Reset Life – Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Re.Extra: Would you like to travel? (3)

My sister continued to hesitate, and I continued to press her. I even said this:

“I just realized today. I didn’t know Risel was that worthless to you.”

“Th-That’s not it!”

The expected reaction came right away.

Now, let’s listen to the Sword King’s self-defense.

“Then what is it?”

“I, I…… just wanted to surprise him! I just wanted to show him that his eye wasn’t wrong!”

“What do you mean?”

“At first, I just thought Risel was introducing a disciple, so I thought he would bring a noble family member he had a connection with, or someone who looked promising from the back alleys. Honestly, I thought lightly of it. But the child Risel actually brought was so talented that I wondered why no one had taught her until then. That’s when I realized, ‘Ah, Risel really meant to introduce a disciple.’”

“Hmm, and then?”

“I couldn’t feel more sorry for thinking lightly of something someone said sincerely. Surely, Lea was introduced to me by Risel because he recognized her talent. I felt a little sorry, so…… I had an idea. To show results that would surprise even Risel as soon as possible. I just…… just wanted to surprise him! I had anticipated that he would be upset. Then, later, I was going to surprise him and make him feel better! But…… it didn’t go as planned.”

“So you felt impatient?”

“Yes. I’m sorry to Lea, but even though she has talent, her basics aren’t solid, so even if I try to achieve as much as possible…… the minimum I set was too much for her. Meanwhile, time kept passing…… At this rate, before I could even make excuses, I would look like a frivolous teacher who kicks out an existing disciple when a new one appears! And if it gets any later, when she actually achieves results, Risel would be angry rather than surprised!”

My sister said with a face that looked like she was about to cry. I lifted my teacup and tried not to let my expression show. You already look like that, Ibi-unni.

“On top of that, I’ve been sulking at Risel ever since the day we fought the demon…… I don’t know why I’m like this! I don’t know why I’ve become so strange and anxious! Aila, what should I do?”

What to do? The chance to clear up the misunderstanding has already disappeared across the Sair River. You might find it if you search well in the Arsaha Sea.

Ibi-unni hung her head, and I let out a small sigh.

What should I say?

If I tell Risel this now, he’ll get angry before he understands. He’ll say it’s not an excuse.

If Ibi-unni just wanted to surprise Risel, it’s not too late to explain now. No, rather, now is the perfect time. However, a more subtle problem is entangled there.

Sigh, you’re popular, Risel.

I thought for a moment and then said to Ibi-unni.

“It seems like a problem that’s difficult to solve in a day or two.”

“R-Really? But Risel is leaving tomorrow…… If he leaves feeling bad like this……”

“There’s a saying that time heals all wounds. Anyway, I’ll try to think of the best way. And you should also ease up on Lea’s training. You don’t need to surprise Risel that way, right?”

“But…… I wanted to give him a thank-you gift. But just saying it is too light…… I wanted to show him something surprising. I didn’t know it would turn out like this…… Now I feel so foolish.”

“Okay, okay, that’s enough. It’s already done, so there’s nothing we can do. It’s constructive to try to resolve it amicably. Stop blaming yourself and think more about what would be good. See you again after seeing Risel off tomorrow.”

“Yeah…… Okay.”

Ibi-unni nodded weakly. It’s strange that someone like her is experiencing this level of confusion, but how can a person always be the same?

Presumably, she’s probably facing something she’s never experienced before in her life. And it’s a problem that can’t be solved with a sword.

Risel said it. That Levidian is like a well-made sword.

But Risel, you know what?

Right now, the blade of that sword is so soft that it can’t even cut jelly. Because of you.

Sigh, he’s really a troublesome man.

Especially for me in many ways.

January 4th, 373rd year of the Imperial Calendar.

Objectively speaking, His Excellency Duke Ecaledon is bad.

Whether it should be seen as his natural strictness or his bias against his second son, whom he doesn’t like, is honestly subtle.

Anyway, today, Risel is leaving to resolve some sudden matter that arose in Orknesia.

Considering that the New Year’s celebratory atmosphere continues for a month, and a ball is being held at this mansion even today, this is literally a ‘punishment.’

Well, it’s also true that Risel violated the strict national law, arbitrarily intervened in the public security structure, and was put in a dangerous situation, so he’s committed things that deserve punishment.

However, to assign Risel a difficult task on purpose under the name of home education after the trial is over, no matter how you think about it, it’s just spite.

Hmm. I didn’t see him that way, but he’s unexpectedly petty, Your Excellency. Or is he just, really just, a perfectly strict person?

Depending on how you interpret that strictness, it’s different, but shouldn’t everything be over at the point where the judgment is made in the trial, even common sense-wise?

Anyway, this incident is a hot topic of debate in social circles. That a single Duke is disobeying the judgment made by the Imperial Supreme Court and that he’s personally showing what should be protected must be protected.

Well, I don’t know which side is right, and the Emperor didn’t say anything about this. I wonder if stubbornness is also mixed with His Excellency’s strictness.

To tell the truth, I’m not interested in either opinion. I’m interested in one thing.

Anyway, this incident is definitely a ‘loss’ for His Excellency. Demoting or punishing Risel, whose name has started to ring loudly throughout the Imperial Capital, in the form of a short-term dispatch won’t benefit His Excellency.

He’s not someone who wouldn’t know that, so why is he taking the loss and bothering to punish Risel?

This is what I’m curious about.

If he wants to punish him, he can just wait for the next time Risel causes trouble. I predict that there will be no end to the trouble around Risel for the time being.

Ugh, let’s leave this curiosity for later. I need to see Risel off now.

I waved to Risel and said.

“Come back safe. Be careful.”

“Yeah. But when are you going home? Aren’t your parents worried?”

Hey, you still don’t know how to talk to a woman.

I shrugged and replied.

“I’ll go when it’s time to go, even if you don’t try to chase me away.”

“Yeah, okay. But did you talk to Levidian yesterday?”

“And so?”

“Hmm, what did you say?”

Risel, who was sitting on his horse, leaned down and asked in a low voice. He seemed quite concerned, perhaps because he was worried.

Hmm. At least it seems like there’s a sign of a solution. Seeing as he’s thinking about it like this.

I smiled brightly. It’s a smile I’m personally confident in.

“Oh my? Asking about the conversation between ladies, since when did you become so ill-mannered, Sir Arisein Pen Herduke?”

“Forget it. What am I going to say.”

Risel stepped back with a frustrated expression. That’s unexpectedly cute too. If it doesn’t seem like an answer will come easily, he immediately backs down. That lack of persistence is also a charm in its own way.

However, Risel, if you do that, you’ll probably never be able to hear the situation from Ibi-unni.

“Come back safe. If you solve it quickly, there might be some banquets or balls left.”

“No. Even if I do, I don’t think Father will lift the house arrest. I should just take it easy.”

“Hmm, is that so? But are you confident you can solve it?”

“Oh? Asking about the official business of the Dukedom, since when did your sense of security become so lacking, Miss Sermaila Hind?”

Risel said with a smirk. That’s quite annoying.

Hmph. Do you think I don’t know? I’m confident I’ll find out within the next four days. Hehe.

I put on a confident expression that would make him uneasy and said.

“Okay. I don’t know what it is, but you’ll manage. Oh, just in case, don’t gather people this time. The people in the house feel burdened.”

“You…… just talk normally.”

As always, I gave a bright smile to Risel, who shook his head. As always, I gave him a piece of advice.

“Let me give you some advice. Sometimes there are things people find hard to say. If you hear something like that, think about it at least three times in your head before answering.”

“Huh? I don’t know what it is, but I’ll keep it in mind.”

As expected, Risel didn’t understand. However, he’s a smart and sincere man, so he’ll probably remember it as much as possible.

I waved to him and said goodbye.

“Then come back safe. Be careful of avalanches.”

“Just say goodbye normally!”

Risel shouted. I covered my mouth and laughed softly. Yes. This is Risel. Hehe.

January 7th, 373rd year of the Imperial Calendar.

“Do you really have to go now?”

“I received a message from home. I don’t have time. Please forgive my rudeness in leaving so suddenly.”

“Is that so? Then it’s unfortunate. My wife and daughter enjoyed having you stay at the mansion.”

“I apologize for the inconvenience I caused your family by staying as a guest for so long.”

“Not at all. Please visit us whenever you come to the Imperial Capital next time. Since you have to leave in a hurry, we couldn’t even hold a farewell party, so next time, we’ll definitely hold a welcome party.”

“Thank you for your excessive kindness. May you be well.”

“Hmm. Be careful on your way.”

Duke Ecaledon Uck Herduke of Orknesia nodded solemnly but politely.

He seems like a cold-blooded or bad person in the way he treats Risel, but when you meet him from the perspective of a third party like this, he’s quite a decent person.

Is it because everyone has flaws?

I politely finished my greetings and left the room.

Phew, this is troublesome.

Suddenly, I received a message to return home. Not just a message, but a carriage came as well. It seems like something serious happened, I wonder if it’s related to ‘that’ side?

If possible, I wanted to stay until Risel returned and help smooth things over between him and Ibi-unni.

In a way, it’s someone else’s business, and it’s not my place to meddle. If I leave them alone, it might take some time, but they’ll definitely make up on their own. However, looking at their personalities at this point, the intervention of a third party is necessary.

In addition, to be honest, among the third parties around them, there’s no one who can make the necessary intervention at the necessary moment.

It would be nice if Brother Lucy was here, but since his goal was the serial killer, he disappeared like the wind right after the masquerade ball.

I have to be the annoying meddler who’s three times more tired than the parties involved, even if I don’t want to.

I thought so, but now I don’t even have the chance.

“Sigh, what should I do?”

I thought about it carefully, but no good ideas came to mind. Is this Sermaila Hind past her prime now? Hahaha……

I was releasing my useless thoughts into the hallway air when it happened. I was approaching my room, and I could hear the bustle of packing. At the corner where the sound came from, there was a person standing.

“Oh my? Ibi-unni?”

“Ah, you’re here. I heard the story.”

“You did. Sigh, I was told to return home quickly. It seems like something quite urgent happened. It would take too long to wait for Risel to return, so I’ll have to leave a letter.”

“Is that so? That’s a shame.”

A slight hint of regret appeared on my sister’s face. The regret piled up inside must be even bigger. Yes.

Seeing Ibi-unni’s expression made me feel even more frustrated.

Dad said it. Leaving things unfinished is worse than not doing them at all.

He’s right. I can’t even clean up the mess I made myself, it’s humiliating!

As I was fiddling with the hem of my dress, my sister gently grabbed my shoulder. She said with a smile as if she was okay.

“The carriage is here. Are you going straight back to the Dakard Barony?”

“Yes, I think I should.”

“That’s a shame. It’s so sudden. I’ll visit you next time. Take care on your way.”

My sister spoke with a kind expression. She was saying, I’ll take care of things here, so don’t worry and just go.

Ah! I can’t help but worry! Besides, it’s something I offered to do! If I back down like this, I’m abandoning a friendship more important than my creed, pride, and family honor!

I wanted to shout like that. I wanted to shout like that, feeling the touch of my sister’s hand stroking my shoulder. Then suddenly, I remembered what my sister said.

Take care on your way?

An idea suddenly came to mind. At the same time, a map of the entire Empire unfolded.

Aha! There was that way!

I lifted my head and put on a confident expression.

I am Sermaila Hind. The daughter of the Hind family, who always takes pride in being confident.

“Sister, would you like to travel?”

“Travel……?”

A puzzled look came over Ibi-unni’s face.

Seeing that expression, I smiled brightly. My most confident and favorite smile.

As always, the smile I always have when I’m up to something.

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