I Didn’t Save You To Get Proposed To - Chapter 43

“There you go. Now, pull the reins.”

 

Ixion has specifically granted me Isith’s permission. It wasn’t until later that I realized what a big honor it was.

 

“Prince.” Niel yawned as he rested against a nearby zelkova tree. “Why are you teaching so hard from the beginning when you’re not going to turn that child into a cavalry soldier? All we need to do now is keep moving ahead.”

 

“Why are you looking at us so hard when you’re not interested in horse riding?”

 

“I don’t have much to do.”

 

“Then I’ll give you something to do.”

 

“You hate me even if I breathe, so I’ll have to take a deep breath before I meet the Prince.”

 

“I mean because you never just breathe.”

 

I stared at the two on Isith, dumbfounded. I was amazed at how he could do that every time they met as if he couldn’t lose a single word.

 

“Why are you learning to ride a horse, Elsia?” Niel shouted insincerely. “You can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable journey in the carriage. Inside, you can have a romantic relationship—”

 

“You’re disrespectful.”

 

“Don’t you have a romantic relationship when you’re riding horses?”

 

Ixion coughed several times at Niel’s grumpy question.

 

“Seducing a girl with words is something you’ve never done before.”

 

“In front of the Imperial family, you should speak in a cultured language.”

 

‘What, he said he isn’t interested in culture?’

 

I made a disapproving glance at Ixion, who spoke gravely with a solemn expression on his face.

 

“Now, Elsia, do a loop around the new position you’ve just learned.”

 

“Yes.”

 

‘Well, what can I do in front of the Imperial family?’

 

I turned in an exact posture after shrugging my shoulders once.

 

“You have a very straight posture. You have a strong sense of balance.”

 

“Prince too,” I replied with no ulterior motive in mind. “You have a really good body because you have a well-balanced body, good posture, and well-developed muscles.”

 

That was true. When I was working in the previous world, I had never seen such a fully developed body. Ixion’s ears suddenly became hot. I’m sure he’d gotten a lot of these praises before, but it was surprising. Niel clicked his tongue as if he had witnessed something he didn’t want to see.

 

“E-excuse me—” Then one of the knights cautiously approached. “Someone from Marquis is here, and he has something to say—”

 

“Ah, is that so?”

 

I got off from Isith with the help of Ixion. However, the expression of the knight who delivered the words was a little strange.

 

“Is there a problem?”

 

“It’s not a problem—” He scratched the back of his head very awkwardly. “Young Master Heim is here by himself.”

 

‘Heim? The mysterious loner who complained about the light in his room?’

 

Of course, I wasn’t the only one who was taken aback.

 

******

 

Heim was already waiting for me in my barracks. He was relaxing with a cup of tea while watching White. Of course, White was simply picking his hair, as if he didn’t care.

 

“Sister!” Heim smiled as he saw me.  “How are you?”

 

“Are you all right?” I took my words seriously and pointed to Heim’s shoulder. “You’re not coming to tell me the world is coming to an end, are you?”

 

“My mother’s look was like facing the end of the world when I told her I was going.” Heim flashed a wonderful smile. “In four days, the monk Severo Merrill will arrive. A reply came from the Marquis.”

 

“Oh? Is that so?”

 

“Yes, actually, my mother was looking for someone to deliver that message, so I said I was coming. That’s all the business.”

 

“I see. Thank you.”

 

“However, why did you say you were going to meet with the swindler?”

 

“Swindler?” My eyes were squinted. “Niel said the same thing.”

 

“This is one of the few things where my brother and I agree.” Heim shrugged his shoulders, his long hair falling over his shoulders.

 

“My mother once called it, thinking I was sick— and she said he’d give me a blessing and then said something crazy. He was a swindler just by looking at it.”

 

My mouth was wide open. I didn’t pay attention to Niel’s judgment anyway, but it was different if it was Heim. It was a question of whether or not that swindler would be able to expose the fact that I was not a saint.

 

“However, if you’re going to meet him, just look into his face and let it go.”

 

“Ah— I thought if that person came here, my rumors of a saint would disappear a little.”

 

“We don’t know about that.”

 

“But thank you for coming to hand it over to me. You wouldn’t be happy to go out.”

 

“Sister, I’m just coming to see you.” As if he were the owner of these barracks, Heim poured me a cup of tea. “I told you I feel comfortable when I’m with you since I can’t see the future.”

 

“Ah.”

 

“You don’t act as if I’m insane.”

 

It was unfortunate that there was no concept of shamanism in this place. Heim has the potential to make a fortune.

 

‘Wait. Don’t Shamans look at the past?’

 

I suddenly remembered and asked with twinkling eyes.

 

“Heim, if you can’t see my future, can you see the past?”

 

“Past?”

 

Heim titled his head.

 

“I’ve never done it before, but uh— if I try—”

 

I gulped down my dry saliva and focused my gaze on Heim. Heim frowned as he spoke slowly.

 

“—I’m sure you hated the Palace. You don’t want to be imprisoned, and you don’t want to be mistreated.”

 

“Oh!”

 

“Everyone is pointing fingers at you, which is terrifying and upsetting. This beautiful foreign capital is unfamiliar to you, and you want to flee.”

 

“Ah.”

 

It’s the previous Elsia. Elsia’s body had a memory that Heim could read.

 

‘Isn’t he supposed to be in possession of the Shaman?’

 

My future was the only thing Heim couldn’t see. As expected, it seemed to be because I wasn’t originally from here.

 

“……have you really lived this miserable life?” Heim asked with his eyes wide open. “I think you have a strong resistance to the capital. Especially the Imperial Palace.”

 

I nodded slowly. Heim was right. I just didn’t like the capital or the palace. I hate complex places, but it was a memory left in my body. I just needed to visit once to discover White’s identity, but leaving was difficult. Despite the fact that there are only a few objects I can see around here—.

 

“And you look a little depressed. It’s just my feeling. Not what I see.”

 

“Really?” I sighed. “You have a good sensitivity.” Nobody was happy with the fact that they didn’t have much time left. I couldn’t just become bright, even if I tried not to make it obvious and tried to win the game just because I had enough lives.

 

“It’s just a feeling but—”

 

“Hm?”

 

“Sister, you will be fine.”

 

“Yeah. Thank you.”

 

Heim shook his head at my insincere reply. “Prince Ixion’s future looks very happy.”

 

He seemed to be treating me well enough in terms of compensation and planning a grand funeral without feeling guilty. I let out a long sigh. Yes, Ixion is allowed to live happily ever after.

 

******

 

“I’m sure there will be some good news soon. The atmosphere between the two is warm.”

 

“I’m not sure.”

 

Aiden sighed with a serious look on his face.

 

“I don’t see things optimistically.”

 

“But I was paying attention. Young Master Heim has arrived, so I went to tell them!”

 

With his eyes gleaming, the Young Knight said.

 

“Taking the Young Lady out to hunt monsters was a God’s move, as expected! The Lady praised you because his body was well-balanced, his posture was perfect, and his muscles were well-developed.”

 

“Oh, my.”

 

Aiden gave a sour expression.

 

“It seems like a decent word to use when analyzing a disease in some way.”

 

“Huh—”

 

“When people compliment their looks, they don’t say that. It mentions a body, but I don’t think it has any sexual meaning.”

 

“B-but the Prince like it—”

 

“I’m sure the Prince likes whatever Lady Elsia says.”

 

Aiden shook his head, a gloomy expression on his face. The Knights were similar to Ixion in that they had no understanding of romantic relationships. Like a huge and gentle puppy, he was just walking around, optimistic about the situation. Aiden, the only one among them with worries, continued to think.

 

“It’s not good to go to a position with an ignorant, powerful position like this. Even the Young Lady’s ideal type is a man who is good at music and writing.”

 

The words instantly turned the Young Knight’s face dark. It’s a far way from Ixion in terms of music and writing.

 

“There’s nothing we can do about it! They didn’t entrust the Prince with everything right away. It’s the same as sending a child to war. Even a war against a powerful enemy!”

 

The knight was surprised when Aiden hit the table. His big green eyes gleamed with determination.

 

“We’ll have to put the plates on it.”

 

******

 

“Sister, then I’ll be on my way.” Heim suddenly got up again and said that he would leave. I stood in front of the carriage that Heim had taken and asked bitterly.

 

“Huh? Is there something urgent? Why are you leaving already?”

 

“Sister, then I’ll be on my way.” Heim suddenly got up again and said that he would leave. I stood in front of the carriage that Heim had taken and asked bitterly.

 

“Huh? Is there something urgent? Why are you leaving already?”

 

The one who responded to that was Niel, who had come to see off his younger brother, Heim. “He’s never been in a hurry in his life, Elsia.” With sarcasm, Niel crossed his arms and leaned against the tree.

 

“Ask the questions you need to ask.”

 

Even if he doesn’t say anything, he’s being cruel. I gave Niel a quick glance, a faint smile, and said to Heim.

 

“Then stay a little longer. It’s a nice day. There’s no more dry goods around here.”

 

“What is he doing here?”

 

“Niel, I’m not talking to you. Can you keep it down?”

 

To be honest, standing in the sun made me proud of Heim. Anyway, he hasn’t been outside in a very long time! I wanted to spend a lot of time with him because I’m the only one who feels comfortable running into him.

 

“Let’s go for a walk. There’s a pretty riverside just a little walk down the trail.”

 

Heim tilted his head to look at Niel, who shook his head firmly and said.

 

“Yes, I’ll go.”

 

Rather than being excited about the walk, it felt like Niel was annoyed when he agreed. Even so, since Heim has been gone for so long, the Marchioness will want him to have a wonderful time.