"... Yes?"
Marhan blinks her eyes with an expression that she does not understand. She was only showing good intentions, but he suddenly said, 'You are the death penalty', so it must be because of the disharmony.
One-sided goodwill sometimes becomes rudeness. This is exactly the case with me, who has to accompany the elf because I did something that Marhan didn't even ask me to do.
"Uh, um. It's a little sudden..."
Marhan, deep in thought, with her thick eyebrows lowered obliquely, snapped her fingers as if she understood.
"Ah! Are these pranks popular in the social world? I'm sorry for not responding right away because I'm an idiot in that direction."
Seeing Marhan smile shyly as she scratched the back of her neck, there was nothing to be angry about.
Well, the death penalty for bringing an elf slave with you is absurd, even if you think about it. It was normal for someone who didn't know the identity of an elf to accept it as a joke.
"Joke...."
I lowered my trembling hands and struggled to regain my composure.
"Okay. It was a joke. But keep this one thing in mind."
"What do you mean?"
"From now on, do not be self-righteous in your actions. Especially while I am acting as the count's deputy."
"Ah, yes. I will keep that in mind."
Marhan respectfully bows by placing her hand on her chest. After roughly accepting the courtesy, I entered the carriage.
"I will close the door. Your Excellency the Regent."
Kik-kkeok.
The carriage door closes.
"Then let's get started!"
With Marhan's booming voice, the horses galloped and ran. Judging by the changing scenery from the small window on the side of the carriage, it seemed that it was running at a fairly high speed.
'... Can't we go faster?'
It's still fast enough, but not at all satisfactory. Because there was an insane elf who had risen to the level of an archmage but claimed to be a slave right next to me.
Since there are only the two of us in an enclosed space, my mouth is dry for no reason. The fact that there was no escape route was enough to put pressure on people psychologically.
Still, you shouldn't tease. I glanced at the elf as naturally as possible.
"...."
The elf was well dressed in a frilled maid uniform. Her hair was also neatly trimmed, and she even had a red ribbon hanging from the right side of her hair, so at first glance, it seemed that she was not a slave but rather a maid who was adored by the head of the house.
Compared to the usual clothes that were like rags, her appearance was very neat. When Marhan tried to take the slave, Harvey, who cared about my dignity, must have taken care of the slave.
'Exactly... It's pretty.'
When she was wearing rags and behaved indecently, it was hard to appreciate that she was pretty, but even if she was lightly decorated, she had enough charm to burn many men's possessive desire.
It would have been perfect if she had a milder personality. I let out a low sigh, trimmed my clothes, and leaned back in the seat.
The wind blowing in from outside is a bit cold. I closed the window and cleared my throat, drawing the elf's attention.
"It will take quite a while to get to the castle, so ask for a nap."
"Master? Don't worry about me..."
"It's not your concern; it's mine. I'm not going anywhere else; I'm going to Count Pelgaroin's house. What will happen to my face if I look bad there?"
One of the elf's eyebrows twitched. Right now, my words are tantamount to a declaration that I will not do anything in the carriage, so I can be angry.
But I have no intention of leaving. As long as I was entrusted with the duties of the regent, I would no longer be swayed by the elf. At least as long as I am serving as the count's substitute.
"Face..."
The elf, with a small murmur, soon nodded her head.
"I understand, master."
Surprisingly, she agrees quickly. I was wondering what to do if it bothered me, but I was glad.
Feeling a sense of relief, I closed my eyes, feeling much more comfortable. As I said, it would take quite a while to get to the castle, so I decided to go to sleep.
*
I opened my eyes slowly to the sound of noise coming through the closed windows. Seeing that the wagon, which rattled from time to time, came to a complete stop, it seemed that we had arrived at the castle.
I yawned silently and raised my hands to rub my sleepy eyes, but my shoulders trembled as I felt that my hands were held in place.
'... What?'
The hairs all over my body make me stand and bristle at the ominous feeling. I turned to the side, feeling the dreamy energy so sweet, and the elf grabbed my wrist and didn't let go.
"Ah, haang. Master~ Suddenly, in a place like this..."
The problem was that my hand was in the elf's panties.
'Uh? What... ?'
I had just woken up from sleep, so I couldn't quickly grasp the situation. Why are my hands in the elf's panties? Besides, the elf didn't leave my hand unattended.
"Huh, Master~... Please stop bothering me."
As I moved my hand up and down, I intentionally rubbed my fingers against her cunt. In the process, I felt a small protruding protrusion catch on the tip of my finger.
Oddly slippery, yet soft and moist. As I thought about what this was, I felt my pores tighten at the shallow realization.
'Clitoris?'
'I've seen it before in a book called 'The Obscene Hobgoblin Maid'. The clitoris is a woman's erectile organ, similar to the man's penis, and is said to be a body organ that exists only for pleasure.'
'So, this elf was using my hand as a tool for self-pleasure.'
That was when the carriage had just stopped.
'This wicked elf…!'
It must be revenge for me for not fucking her in the carriage and asking to sleep right away. Her intent is so clear that it gives me goosebumps.
I tried to get my hand out somehow, but I couldn't because the elf was holding my wrist tightly. When I was in a dilemma and was screaming silently, a knock on the door made my nerves stand on edge.
"Your Excellency Regent. There was a pause at the drawbridge. I think you should come and see..."
Marhan opened the door as if it were natural, and her expression hardened. From Marhan's point of view, I would have looked like 'an immature aristocrat who puts his hands inside an elf's panties and rubs them around'.
But this is a huge misunderstanding! I opened my mouth to explain, but before that, the elf let out a palpable groan.
"Aahhh…Master~. If you keep doing this, you will feel the lewdness of the master's sow."
A hint of disgust entered Marhan's hardened expression. Marhan looked at me and the elf alternately, then spat out words incredulously.
"Well, it's good to relieve your sexual desire, but would you please bear with it a little? I think it would be better to do this in a private space, not outdoors, at night instead of daytime."
"Oh, misunderstanding! This is not what I want to do...!"
"It's okay. I have a heavy mouth. I will keep quiet."
The most insipid words. It was like driving a nail into my heart with rotten eyes that regarded me as a completely unscrupulous aristocrat.
I couldn't come up with a good excuse, so when I acted stupidly, Marhan took a few steps back.
"I think you should get off first. There is someone waiting for His Excellency the Regent."
"Ah, I see."
When I answered and looked at the elf, the elf let go of my wrist as if this were enough. Judging by the mischievous smile on her lips, it was intentional, no matter how I looked at it.
'Damn it.'
The pain was tight, but I can't help it now. I took my hand out of the elf's panties and wiped off the sticky juice on my finger with a handkerchief.
I put the handkerchief back in my pocket and got off the carriage, and a handsome man greeted me on horseback.
"Brother-in-law!"
Untidy, untidy blonde hair in a loose-fitting tunic. The cheerful personality was Fred, who had written to me a few days ago, Esily's older brother and the second son of the count's family.
With a happy heart, I strode forward and paid my respects.
"Young Master Fred! Long time, no see."
"Haha. What is Young Master? Feel free to call me brother. Aren't you going to marry my sister soon?"
"Thank you for your words, but since we haven't had a ceremony yet, I don't want to disrespect the Countess of Pelgarin."
"You are still boring. I like that old-fashioned look."
I also responded with a smile to Fred's cool smile.
"Rather than that, what's going on here, Young Master?"
"I came out to catch some wind around here and turned my head when I heard you were coming. I wanted to convey the words of both sides."
"What if you say what you want to say?"
"There will be a brief welcome party at the annex this evening. Isn't it a monumental day for you to fulfill the role of regent for the first time?"
'It's a welcome party. It's too much for me.'
"You don't have to... I'm only staying for a week or so."
"Don't hold back. I am only doing this because my father told me to treat my brother-in-law with the utmost respect. Keep in mind that both your father and I sympathize with and support you for taking on such a heavy responsibility at such a young age. If you need help, tell me anytime. That...."
Fred, who had noticed his surroundings, leaned over to me. Then he whispers a little.
"It's also about love relationships. I've lived a little longer than my brother-in-law, so I can advise you wholeheartedly. So don't be burdened. Do you know what I mean?"
"Ah. I will."
"Okay. Because I'm the kind of person who thinks it's okay to give up my sister if it's a brother-in-law. To be honest, I feel a little more sorry for you. Of course, don't tell Esily about this. If you get angry, you have a personality that lasts longer than you think."
Fred lifted his head with a small chuckle. I really liked Fred's casual attitude toward me.
"I will keep that in mind. But Esily…."
As soon as I said it, a white horse came running from behind. On top of a white horse with a fluttering white mane, Esily was sitting on the side, using side birds.
Seeing her radiant blonde hair flutter in the wind made her love affair melt away. Esily, who came closer, tugged at the reins with a sullen expression and looked at Fred coldly.
"Brother! What would you do if he said he would teach you how to ride a horse and you ran out first? You suddenly disappeared from sight, and I looked for you for a long time."
"It wasn't intentional. Rather, I have a reason, so don't be angry."
"Do I look like I'm not angry? If I want to do horse racing, I would take the other knights with you..."
She felt her presence belatedly, easily stopped talking, and turned her head to me. Her eyes, like the clear sea, opened wide, and her lips parted softly.
"Sir Theorard?"
Thanks to the cute reaction, a smile naturally forms on my lips. But I couldn't be careless.
"...."
It's because I could feel the gaze of the elf staring at me from behind.