I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess chapter 28

28 – Heading to Hespania

The day Edgar and the Loveheim family left for Hespania came in the blink of an eye.

Early in the morning, the wagons and servants sent by the Loveheim family arrived at the Billhark family’s mansion, and were busy helping out the lack of workers.

“You’ve made trouble for nothing because of me. I’m sorry, Sheppy.”

The category of servants included Sheppy, Helen’s exclusive handmaid.

With her light green hair dancing and moving around busily, she gratefully accepted Edgar’s offering of water.

Even though there was no need to be polite, the sight of him drinking water with his head turned all the more made Edgar feel sorry for him.

“no. It’s what the hostess asked for. And to me, the young master is like a young lady.”

“Thank you for thinking that way. By the way, did Sheppy’s daughter come with you today?”

“Yes, he must be loading the wagon by now.”

Whoa, it’s an unexpected harvest.

If possible, I would like to move before Ariel strikes, but I couldn’t be alone while the other users were having a hard time.

After all, he had a trump card, so there was no need to fret.

All he had to do was prepare his mind to punish the immature princess.

“Are you thinking of going to the black garage? young master.”

“Yeah, it’s because I haven’t completely changed my constitution yet. If possible, even if you can’t lift it yourself, you should carry it around your waist like this.”

Even now, with a sword at the waist, it was impossible to express more than a certain amount of mana.

It should be at least to the extent that you hold it in your hands properly, so it should be said that it is a level to show off in front of others.

Especially recently, as there are many things to show Ariel magic, he always carries a sword.

“It must be cumbersome. But when I heard from the owner, she said that she had some income… … .”

“Thanks to Madam Helen. I am always grateful.”

Because I thought it would be a life without magic.

To put it bluntly, Madame Helene was nothing more than a benefactor who opened up a new life for him.

Even with such a precious offer this time, it was difficult to know how long it would take to repay her debt.

It would be the best if I could pay it off before I die, but is that really possible?

Turbuck. Turbuck.

After praising Helene and packing up his last luggage, Edgar went down the second floor.

At the other end of the stairs, Ariel was waiting with her hands on her hips, and for some reason, she looked quite agitated.

“You’re late, Ed! Everyone is waiting!”

“Look at me. With so much luggage, can you finish it quickly?”

How can there be no windy days?

As soon as they met, Sheppy, who was watching the two childhood friends who were busy bickering, burst out laughing with his mouth covered.

I feel it every time I see them, but they’re a really good pair.

Even if they were friends in Amman, how many people could treat the heir of the Grand Duchess so smirkingly?

It must have been proof that Edgar saw her not as the daughter of the Loveheim family, but as a girl named Ariel.

“Tch, that’s why I wish I had prepared it in advance from yesterday.”

“You are not wrong.”

There was nothing to refute, so Edgar shrugged and came down the stairs.

As she said, there were some luggage prepared in advance, but most of them were packed in a hurry this morning.

I had heard that the Loveheim family was sending a carriage, but I assumed that it would arrive rather late, and it worked as a handshake.

I thought that I would take a break from training today, so I did a good job of sleeping spread out.

“What does Sheppy say? Everyone is asking if I’m coming too close to that guy.”

Hearing this, Edgar was dumbfounded, but decided to close his eyes for today.

I wonder who brings out the voice of coming to whom.

Meanwhile, Sheffy, who was carrying luggage in silence, stared at Ariel with a strange smile as the protest was pointed at him.

An expression as if asking, ‘Can I say that?’

At that, Ariel’s eyes blinked a couple of times, and soon her face turned red as if she noticed something.

“Shah, Shappin, you can’t… … !”

Edgar tilted his head at the sight of her shaking even his pupils as if he felt a sense of betrayal.

‘Is something going on?’

Either way, the playful Sheppy approached with a lively step that was not suitable for his age and brought his mouth to Edgar’s ear.

“Mister Edgar, will you listen? The lady says that, but actually this morning… … .”

“Chi! After Mom, why are you doing the same!”

Edgar, who could be said to be her greatest enemy, openly existed, but after that, her mother’s enemies called Sylvia appeared one after another, and now it seems that Sheppy, who was trustworthy, has also added.

As Ariel rushed in, lamenting this terrible reality, the distance between the two naturally widened, and it ended without revealing the secret.

“You, just ask Sheppy later. I won’t let you go.”

“Okay, so why don’t you put out the fire and talk?”

As the flame bloomed in Ariel’s hand grew in size, Edgar, who had a chill down his spine, warmed her up and calmed her down.

Fortunately for him, Ariel leaves the mansion first with a snort.

Edgar sighed deeply and quietly followed after seeing the fact that a magic battle would almost begin in broad daylight.

If you do it like that, you have to go out of your hand first to see who will take it later.

“Ah, Bocchan. That child is my daughter.”

“You mean that guy who’s at a loss by the wagon?”

“Yes, although I am still a bit immature.”

Certainly, even at first glance from a distance, he did not have the impression of resembling Sheppy.

Of course, it could be because she was still young, but if Sheppy was the image of a modest woman, the daughter’s side was like a small animal.

When we arrived at the gate through the garden, the gazes of those gathered gathered together.

“Ed, Jim, is that the last time?”

“Yes, I have more luggage than I thought, so it’s late. sorry.”

“It’s okay. Because I knew that and called the employee. Oh, and this is the first time I’ve seen it. Say hello.”

Helene called out to the girl with light brown hair who was holding her hands politely behind her.

In the way he came closer and bowed his head while hesitating, there was no hint of an older atmosphere.

“Shu, my name is Shuri. I heard a lot of words from you.”

“This is Edgar Billhark. I’ll take care of you, Shuri.”

Even though Sheppy uses a flat platform, Edgar deliberately uses an honorable platform because he is not reluctant to talk right away from the invitation.

Shuri shook her head with a stunned face and replied as if she was embarrassed.

“No, please lower your voice. You cannot be treated with respect by your friend.”

“Yes, Shuri. Ah, I heard that you are one year older than me and Ariel, is that right?”

Aside from his personality and appearance, he was quite short in height, so even looking at his arm, he didn’t look like he was a year older.

Shuri was also conscious of this, and the expression of her affirmation with a sullen expression made her feel like a gloomy squirrel.

“Yes, that’s right… Don’t you look older?”

“Mmm.”

What should I say about this so that she won’t get hurt as much as possible?

Edgar, who was agonizing over it, responded coolly in a tone that was as insignificant as possible.

“Because I have a very friendly impression to be older. It was meant as a compliment.”

“hehehe, if that’s the case… thank you.”

After a brief greeting with Shuri, Edgar turned to his parents who were standing by him.

A father who calmly smiles as if he doesn’t need to say anything, and a mother who looks at herself with mixed emotions.

When I saw the two of them face to face, a part of my heart broke for no reason.

“Did you pack all your luggage?”

“Yes, Father.”

“Go safely. I also send letters often.”

“Don’t worry, mother. I will come back often when I can afford it.”

It’s not that I can’t see you forever anyway.

It’s just getting out of the well to see the wider world for a while.

Even a mere fish escapes its hometown and goes to the wide sea and returns to its hometown, but since it was born as a human, its face should be reflected often.

“Come on, let’s type. Ed.”

“Yes, madam.”

After that conversation, Edgar hugged his parents once and got on the carriage.

As if they had exchanged greetings first, Ariel was already riding in the carriage and occupying her seat.

“Since I want to write wide, Shuri sits next to Ed.”

“Yes, lady.”

Is that evil owner asking his exclusive maid to sit next to the man he met for the first time today?

As Edgar clicked his tongue inside and shook his head, Ariel, who met his eyes at that moment, stuck out his tongue.

‘ah!’

And as if that had been the catalyst, something intense passed through Edgar’s mind.

‘Now.’

The moment to finally bring out the plan that had been carefully prepared for the past two days has come.

Edgar’s eyes shone with a sharp light.

“Hey, Shuri. There’s something I’d like to ask you… Will it be okay?”

Then, out of nowhere, Edgar talks to Shuri, who is sitting next to him, in a calm tone.

She could have been taken aback by the sudden request, but unexpectedly, she responded positively by responding resolutely.

“Ask me anything.”

“yes. Tricky question… It could be, but I want you to tell the truth if possible.”

“? yes.”

It could be a difficult question, what is it?

For an instant, in Shuri’s mind, such and such types of questions that a man might ask a woman and a woman came to mind.

At the moment when she was worried that the naturally blushing girl might have answered too hastily, Edgar belatedly opened his mouth.

“Isn’t your master harassing you?”

“Yes?”

At the unexpected question, Shuri blinked and faced Edgar’s face, then confirmed the figure of Ariel sitting across from him.

He sat there with his arms crossed, seemingly disinterested, but he could see the abyss through his narrowed eyes.

why? All in all, why would he ask such a question when his master is in front of him?

Could it be that she is trying to play tricks on herself after arguing with her?

I heard that this person also has a personality that likes to play pranks very much.

“Ah, if I’m just thinking of trying to get your mind off of Ariel’s favor, don’t worry.”

“… … !?”

Think for a moment.

Seeing her comment as if she had read her thoughts, Shuri felt chills run down her spine.

Do you think you can answer this question truthfully in the first place?

What kind of family’s handmaid could say in front of her master, ‘My master is harassing me too much’?

Even the opponent wasn’t just a stupid bastard, but a girl who would become the owner of the grand duke’s family.

“I-over there… Lady, always cherish me… … .”

“Shuri.”

chin.

The moment she was about to say the words, Edgar’s hands rested on both of her shoulders.

Then Edgar continued talking in a calm tone, not even having to worry about the fact that she was in contact with a man.

Ariel, who was watching from the other side, bit her lip.

“I promise you one thing. Even if you were to completely expose the bare face of that immature princess right here, there would be absolutely no disadvantage to you.”

“Uh, how did you… … ?”

The question is, are you sure?

It was a natural question.

Even if Edgar is Amman Ariel’s childhood friend, it doesn’t mean he can get involved in Shuri’s personnel system.

After all, the owner of Shuri was Ariel, and the Loveheim family.

Even so, Edgar’s smile was confident. As if there was a corner to believe in something.

‘What is it?’

From Ariel’s point of view, she was able to hide her nervousness because she held the right to life and death of Shuri herself, but when he came out like this proudly, his anxiety increased.

What the hell did that man do to come out with such an attitude?

And this question did not last long.

“Actually, Mrs. Helene told me that I was proud and that she would grant me at least one small wish. If you tell the truth here, I’ll stop Ariel from doing anything to you with that wish.”

“… … !”

Shuri wasn’t the only one surprised by the unexpected answer.

Ariel, who jumped up from the running carriage, rushed to grab Edgar by the neck, asking if it was true, and he only laughed at her with a deep sneer.

“Shu, Shuri! Do you believe that word!?”

“Come on, Shuri. You just have to tell the truth. What did that princess do after being teased by her friends, and how she usually bullied you?”

Shuri’s lips trembled as she rolled her eyes between the owner’s scolding and the owner’s friend’s soft voice.

Should I gamble on telling the truth right now?

Or should I safely hide the truth and return to my original place?

I wasn’t sure yet if this boy had the ability to defend himself or not.

All you need is your own determination. only that one

“Huck.”

Shuri held back her heart, holding back the tears she was barely trying to fill.

Until now, I thought there was no one who would be on my side, but where did this kind of rope come from?

My heart was so thrilled that I couldn’t open my mouth, but now I had to hold back my tears and tell the truth to this boy.

That is the true nature of that vicious master.

“Oh… Actually, on days when the young lady comes to play with Princess Sylvia… hi! You get angry every day, so… Huh!”

“It’s okay, so speak slowly. You can ignore that guy.”

“Shu, Shuri! Are you really going to say that!? Your master is me!”

The inside of the wagon was truly a crucible of chaos.

Ariel tries to stop it somehow, and Edgar tries to stop it.

And in the meantime, even Shuri, who continues to talk.

“And… hig. On days when you feel very depressed, the temperature of the tea served as usual is not right… Whoops!”

“Shuri, that’s enough. Stop crying… … .”

Edgar took out the handkerchief he used often from his bosom and handed it to her, then looked up and met Ariel’s gaze.

“Gee, not really! Well, of course I made a little mistake, but that much… … .”

It was Ariel who hurriedly made an excuse, stammering until the end, as if he had been stabbed quite a bit, but Edgar ended the story with a single word, laughing as if it didn’t work.

“This is your business, Ariel.”

Thanks to Shuri’s activities, the journey to Hespania was never boring.

Only Ariel’s mournful scream, which had been punished by Edgar, resonated everywhere.