I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess chapter 39

39 – Unexpected ending

‘As expected.’

Edgar proved that his hypothesis was not wrong by staring at the opponent who was only confronting with an open distance.

The momentum of magical power, which should be felt by a moderately talented person, is hardly felt in this man.

It’s probably because he has a constitution similar to his own, or he’s forcibly put to sleep by some kind of magical effect.

As expected, the former seemed more likely.

It must be the same context that I was able to break through this barrier and break into Ariel’s bed.

I expected that there would be people of my own kind, but I never thought that there would be anyone who would really try it.

If I hadn’t felt a sense of incongruity when I ran into them in the village, it would have almost led to a major accident.

“!”

Teeing.

Deflecting a dagger that flew from the darkness, Edgar straightened up again.

No matter how spacious the room is, in such a limited place, the weapon’s longer range was at a disadvantage.

Besides, in order to prepare for the opponent taking Ariel by her side as a hostage and escaping from this place, she had no choice but to hover around and protect her as much as possible.

Even in this situation, which was in many ways unfavorable, it was possible to leave some scars, but it was regrettable that it was not able to deliver a significant blow.

‘Dangerous.’

On the other hand, this situation was not easy for the man who was confronting Edgar as well.

If you show a little bit of gap, you will be able to seize the opportunity, but despite the age that looks young, you are dealing with it quite skillfully.

Going back and forth around the balcony and bed, preventing him from escaping through the window, he was also trying to escape the situation using the hostage as an excuse.

‘If you attack hastily, this is the one who will be harmed. What should I do?’

At least in this situation, if I had to throw a gambler, it would be about opening the door of the room, going out, and conversely causing confusion and escaping through the gap.

However, that was possible only when the opponent was fairly easygoing.

As he expected, the boy would probably shove his sword into his back without hesitation the moment he turned his back.

However, even if they continue to cause a commotion in the room, it will be the same as calling in reinforcements.

‘All I have is a dagger and stuffed in my sleeve. It’s dark.’

However, there was no way.

His purpose is to kidnap the daughter of the Loveheim family, but the opponent will not know whether his purpose is to assassinate or capture him alive.

That’s why he was more actively restraining him from approaching the princess.

Then, what he should use is this small information gap.

This could have made a way out.

“… … .”

“!?”

When the man carefully put his hand into his chest, Edgar immediately rushed at him as if not giving him a chance.

Unlike him, whose only weapon is a sword in his hand, an assassin who doesn’t know what kind of memorization his opponent might possess.

He didn’t know how things would go if he made Hurturu pull out another weapon.

visor!

Edgar’s new form arrived in front of the man at the same time as he stepped out, just like the foot sword art called swordsmanship.

The man managed to block it with his own bottle, but since one hand was tied, his strength was somewhat lacking.

Edgar, who smiled coldly at his trembling wrist, thrust his sword forward into the man’s right eye.

shhhhh.

“Kuk!”

I somehow turned my head to avoid it, but the sword that brushed past my temple was stained with blood.

‘Damn it.’

For some reason, I felt like a wizard with a swordsman in front of me, not an assassin.

It is said that the higher the swordsman reached the pinnacle, the more wizards did not give him time to sing, but this boy’s fighting method was very similar to that.

‘But now would be perfect.’

Even though it was a situation with the back of the wall, now that the distance between the boy and the bed was far, it was just right.

Is it a phone scam? Apparently, God smiled at him in the end.

When the dagger was caught in his left hand, which had been put into his bosom, the man smiled bitterly.

What he was aiming for was an ornament displayed on the ceiling above Ariel’s bed.

At first glance, it was not a simple glass material, and the tip was quite sharp.

If a dagger was thrown to drop that thing, this boy would surely throw himself to protect the young lady.

If that’s the case, aim for the moment you show your back and pierce through the back.

The choice is one of two.

Either he ignored the woman’s injury and attacked himself, or he ignored his own attack and tried to escape with that young lady in her arms.

However, in the opinion of the man, this boy could never choose the former.

He’ll try to get out of the seat with that young lady in his arms somehow and continue the fight with himself after that.

It might be possible if there was an overwhelming difference in skill, but in a battle with such a gap, such a small gap would only become prey for assassins.

that buck that buck

‘now!’

As the boy gradually closed the distance, the man, who had been watching for an opportunity until the very end, threw a dagger at the string hanging on the ornament.

Shuuk.

“… … !”

Edgar belatedly recognized what the opponent was aiming for as the dagger flew through the silenced air.

The moment Edgar turned his back and ran toward the bed, the man quickly closed the distance and aimed at Edgar’s back.

The ornament reached the back of the boy who came right in front of her and the head of the young lady.

At this moment, it would be impossible to run away while holding the young lady.

The man who had reached that point stabbed the dagger with the smile of a confident winner.

Quack!

“It’s big!?”

However, it was Edgar’s savage hand that greeted such a man.

And right after that, a huge ornament fell on Edgar’s body with a loud sound.

No matter how deeply I fell asleep, there was no way I wouldn’t be able to wake up at this level of noise.

Soon, Ariel’s eyelids fluttered, her red eyes came back to life, and her expression changed to bewilderment at the gray sight in front of her.

“to… de?”

“… Sorry, did you wake me?”

Blood dripped from him as he stood holding onto the unknown man’s neck, soaking Ariel’s face.

‘I wanted to end it quietly if possible.’

I have been training so many times, but I wonder if it is still far from practical experience.

It was a big thing to realize that the enemy’s goal in the last goal was not to remove Ariel, but to capture her alive.

If it wasn’t for that, this counterattack would have been impossible.

“Crazy, bastard… … .”

Even the man was astonished.

I never thought I would block that kind of impact with my body and think of counterattacking myself.

Above all, the blows inflicted on the body were not only mediocre, but it would be difficult to maintain the spirit, but the power in the hands that were strangling her throat only grew stronger and stronger.

‘Damn it, I can’t kill myself like this.’

On the other hand, Edgar was also nervous.

Even if it meant cutting off a limb, I had to keep him alive and interrogate him somehow.

For what reason did you do this? who is behind it

It was still full of unknowns, so killing it prematurely would only result in loss. Besides,

‘Even though I made up my mind, it’s still difficult to do it myself.’

Although he fought to the death, Edgar was a boy who had never committed a murder yet.

It means that even if the opponent is an assassin, it is quite difficult to end someone’s life without hesitation.

It was also a part that proves that being the first murder is a serious act.

“Ariel, the rope… Do you have something to tie?”

“Yes! hang on… … !”

Edgar, holding the man’s neck as it was, slowly moved toward the closet.

Anyway, all the memorizations he used were rolling around on the floor, so there was no risk factor.

I tied the man’s wrists with the rope that Ariel had brought and hung it in the closet.

At this level, no matter how strong my grip, it would be difficult to release.

fluff.

Edgar, whose mind was starting to get hazy, perhaps because of the bleeding, tied the man and sat down on the floor.

I should have explained everything to Ariel, but when my body started to feel heavy, I couldn’t even part my lips.

I guess I’ll have to call the others for now.

After all, in order to hand over that man’s recruit, you won’t be able to bury the work.

‘But somehow it’s over.’

It was the moment when Edgar’s consciousness was about to fade from the overwhelming sense of relief.

“… de!”

Ariel, who was standing across from her, saw a look of bewilderment in her eyes, and for some reason she shouted her name urgently.

In the midst of his receding consciousness, just before Edgar’s model hit the floor, a small explosion sounded from behind him.

Pooh!

Surprised by the sound, Edgar turned his head belatedly, and what stood there was the figure of the enemy who had apparently been tied up a moment ago.

His right hand held a thin saw-like memory that was smaller than the palm of his hand, hidden somewhere in his sleeve.

Probably cut the rope with that and loosened it.

But that wasn’t what was important to Edgar now.

The whole man’s head had been blown off, and it had turned into a lump that did not know whether it was a human or a monster.

The lower part of his neck, which had been relatively intact, gradually collapsed and fell flat on the cold floor.

“Ariel, you… … .”

There was currently only one person in this room capable of doing this.

Edgar quietly called his childhood friend’s name with shocked eyes.

Even if the opponent was an enemy of Amman, a 14-year-old girl calmly took a person’s life without hesitation.

Even so, Ariel’s eyes showed no fear of murder, no fear, no surprise.

Ariel slowly approached Edgar and touched Edgar’s face, then calmly asked if there were any injuries and asked about Edgar’s condition.

“I’m okay. Rather, who is that guy?”

“They tried to ambush you, so I just killed you first. I think you tried to capture him alive.”

It wasn’t that kind of question he wanted to ask.

This must be Ariel’s first murder.

How is it possible to remain so calm?

It took a lot of determination before Edgar even made up his mind to kill someone he clearly recognized as an enemy.

“It’s fine? It must be the first time I’ve killed a person.”

“How can the guy who tried to kill you be a human or a bug? Would you feel any remorse for extermination of bugs?”

Ariel, who said so insignificantly, immediately cast a recovery spell on Edgar.

Compared to other magics, I still haven’t learned much, so this alone won’t be enough to heal, but it should be able to heal urgent wounds.

Then Ariel stood up and immediately put him on her lap.

‘Is bloodline bloodline?’

It was only when he faced her red eyes looking down at him that Edgar could finally feel it.

No matter how innocent she may seem on the outside, the blood of a cold ruler runs inside this girl who can mercilessly cut down and dispose of anyone who stands in her way.

But it was also because of her cold judgment that he was able to save his life.

Somehow I came to help, but in the end it ended up being helped in reverse, but I was relieved that she was safe.

Not long after that, people began to flock to the two loud noises at the end of the battle.

One thing was solved, but at the thought that there were more problems to be solved in the future, Edgar smiled bitterly and fell asleep.

Apparently, I am quite tired today.