16. Vigilance
"Huh, a human has found you?"
"Yes, and I bypassed all the cordons, avoided the lines of guards and soldiers, and found me directly...... I said, do you need to pay a little attention to the vigilance work on the royal court's side?"
There's no denying that the human who found her is very strong, but Luna thinks it's a lot of trouble to let a human of unknown origin and attitude all the way in during this tense time. What if this person has direct malice and wants to carry out sabotage?
"Humans?"
Aisha couldn't help but be stunned, but soon thought of an image that impressed her: "Is it a young woman with blue hair and a ponytail?"
"yes, that's it...... Eh, Aisha, you've dealt with her before?"
"Because that person was the only intruder I didn't hurt, and by the way left a wound on my hand. Aisha raised her right hand, and there was a faint pink "line" on the back of her hand, which was the pale pink color of the wound that had just healed, "I didn't expect her to come back, and she took the initiative to show up......"
"She's trying to kidnap Io-sama!?"
Luna angrily stomps on the broken piece of wood, smashing the already unrecognizable table into garbage.
"She dared to come back! Hehe, no matter what her intentions were, she would never want to leave here. ”
"Don't get excited. Aisha stopped Luna, who was about to rush out with her sleeves up, "The reason why I didn't kill the killer in the first place." In addition to the purpose of convenient tracking, it is also because of the aura on the bodies of those intruders. It's not too gloomy - when they are on a mission, they still have this phenomenon, which only shows that their malice towards the goal of this trip, the elven princess, is still limited. ”
"You...... What do you mean?"
"The limited malice suggests that they simply accepted such a task. I didn't feel a sense of identity with this task from the bottom of my heart. In a sense, it can also be understood that the personality of these invaders is not too despicable, and it is likely that they have complained about the employer's practices, the target of the kidnapping, and other reasons...... On such a premise. It is absolutely impossible for the other party to come back deliberately in order to complete the goal, and to be false and wronged with you. ”
"Aisha, what do you mean...... Do those people actually have the thought in their hearts that 'it doesn't matter if they can't complete the task'?"
Luna soon realized what Aisha was referring to.
If the goal is clear. A man of determination. Maybe they will indeed deliberately make false promises with themselves and others, and use this opportunity to look for opportunities to find a way to start, but this practice is very, very dangerous, and it is difficult to have a chance to escape if you are not careful-so, unless you have already planned to die for the mission, you will not make this attempt.
Aisha said. These invaders, at all, do not have such a firm belief in completing the mission?
"This is no ordinary task. Are humans going to let a few of the less determined ones come?"
Luna is skeptical.
"That's because you don't feel it yourself...... You don't have a lot of people, but average power is a lot of pressure for any race, right? It's quite difficult to find a few stalkers who have the ability to sneak in. At least, five, one of them still has the ability to cut my hand, and a stalker with this kind of Cheng dù strength would not generally think of serving in the royal family of various countries. ”
"Why? With such strength, I believe it will be highly valued, and the treatment should be ......"
"Because that's the difference between professions~"
Aisha said playfully, "Stalker...... In other words, the 'talent' of the nature of thieves and assassins is a sharp weapon suitable for attacking, but difficult to defend. And the most powerful people don't prioritize attacking, but protecting themselves - the card Stalker is far less useful to them than a warrior or mage of the same level. ”
There was one thing that Aisha didn't say, but she believed that Luna should be able to think of it too—that person who had attained that kind of force, whether a warrior or a mage, would no longer be a servant who could be called upon at the whim of the kings of various countries. Even, they also need to treat the "guest secretary" with etiquette.
In short, it is a matter of identity, and the two sides are on an equal footing.
The lord of a kingdom may feel that having a warrior or mage who needs to be his own level of vision is not uncomfortable for him who is accustomed to looking down on everyone, but if the subject is replaced by a stalker who has been with shadows for many years...... Even enlightened kings can feel a thorn in their backs, let alone suspicious and insecure kings.
Therefore, for these high-ranking and powerful people, they will always expect their warriors and mages to be as strong as possible, even if they reach the level of politeness that they need to treat, but few people complain that assassin talents are not strong enough...... If you don't give it a lot, then you can finish a batch of deaths and raise another stubble.
"Is it really credible?"
Luna was still a little uneasy.
"Before worrying about this, how about receiving that person first? Anyway, the initiative is in our hands, as long as the safety of the elf princess is ensured, no matter how much she thinks about it, it will be useless. ”
"Well, that's fine. ”
Luna thought for a moment, and felt that what Aisha said was also very true - since the initiative was in her own hands, there was really no need to hold back. Although it must be admitted that the strength of the other party's appearance made Luna feel a sense of crisis, she wanted to kidnap Io-sama from her hands...... Luna thinks that the odds are zero.
"Then again. Luna turned to look at the Elven Queen, "You...... Can't you respond to me normally? I always feel that what I'm talking about now is me and Aisha, but you, the Elven Empress, don't care at all. ”
Even though it's usually like that.
The Elven Empress's efficiency is quite low, and it has always been like this. If it weren't for the elves' long lifespan. Usually there is nothing important, and she is quite sure in doing things, just by virtue of the temperament of the elf queen. I have to make my subordinates have a heart attack.
Well, there's already a heart attack - it's Luna.
It's just that she's used to it now...... In the early years, Luna could be seen jumping up and down every day, but now, Luna is hardly angry because of the Elven Empress's appearance. Anyway, no matter how much she tosses, she can't cure this problem, can she?
Luna, who resigned herself to her fate, because of obsessive-compulsive disorder. I couldn't watch the official documents and copywriting pile up on the table, so I could only walk to the empress's bedroom with nothing to do, and help the lazy and slow empress xià deal with political affairs - with her status and qualifications. It's not like I'm overstepping.
But Luna, who has been busy with politics and various affairs, apparently does not realize the consequences of her and the Elven Empress getting so close......
Those who go to the residence of Her Majesty the Empress in three days and two days, even if the elves have a relatively pure character (Elders: ...... )。 There must be strange opinions, isn't it? In the eyes of many elves. The relationship with Her Majesty the Empress is extremely intimate, and her daily actions are even more intimate to the guardian lord, and there is a pink silk thread between her and the Elf Empress!
Especially after the rumors of the Guardian staying in the Empress's bedchamber came out...... Poor God, Luna was staying up all night helping some guy who didn't care about the accumulated government affairs!
So the next day, the image of the Guardian who was in low spirits confirmed some rumors.
Luna doesn't think she can find her other half because she lacks charisma - in fact, it's not much of a European faction. Except for being a little impatient and a little tough, just about appearance. Luna is actually still beautiful. She feels that she lacks feminine charm, but as everyone knows, there are quite a few people who like her heroic appearance...... However, compared to the elven queen's all-round undifferentiated charm, most of the elves who gave their hearts to Luna were women.
No matter how infatuated they were with this heroic Guardian, they didn't feel like they could snatch someone from the Elven Empress......
I really don't know, if Luna learns the truth that she can't find her other half, will she break off her friendship with Her Majesty the Empress - this is quite a possibility, okay?
"I'm thinking about things!"
“...... Not at all. ”
"I'm wondering how I'm going to protect Io!" The Elven Empress ran up to Luna with an aggressive face, shook her hand, and said with an excited expression, "Shall I take care of protecting Io?"
Who wants you to be busy with this kind of thing!
“...... How are you going to protect the princess?"
"I'm going to learn from the chief of the guard!"
Looking at Her Majesty's posture, she really plans to learn from the chief of the guard. Luna leaned down wordlessly, picked up a piece of a fairly flat wooden table from the ground, and placed it calmly in the palm of her hand...... Then the five fingers slowly retracted, crushing this piece of elven incense wood, which is said to be as hard as steel, little by little.
"Dew...... Luna!?"
The Elven Empress stared at Luna's hand with a blank expression. Although Luna did not make any aggressive moves towards her, the Elven Empress still felt an extremely terrifying aura permeating Luna's body - and the object of it was herself!
"Very well, since you so covet the office of poor chief of the guard, then go and rob her, and leave the title of empress to me, along with her duties and responsibilities. ”
“......”
The Elven Empress tried to ease the tension with her usual "ahahahaha" offensive, but after using it, Luna's expression was still so hard, and the Elven Wood Fragment in her hand was almost impossible to see how much of the plant fiber texture remained......
The "ahahaha" offensive is completely ineffective!
"yes, I'm sorry......"
The Elven Empress finally begged Luna for mercy with a sad face, "I was wrong! Don't leave me alone! Please, I still need Luna to help me deal with those things......"
"Obviously, I sorted it out and dealt with it by myself!
When you stay up late, you can sleep in bed with peace of mind!
Luna couldn't help but be confused. What kind of fate did he rely on to help this uncaring guy deal with the aftermath again and again? Until now, the clan still thinks that Her Majesty the Empress of this generation is so wise and diligent. How would you know that this qiē is all the credit of her, a "stranger" who should have nothing to do with it?
"We've slept together! Luna fell asleep at your desk, or did I carry you to bed and change into your pajamas...... I didn't rely on the maids! I did it all by myself!"
Aisha shivered subconsciously as she looked into Luna's gaze.
However, Luna didn't seem to realize the ambiguity of the Elven Empress's words...... Aisha suddenly thought. There's a reason why Luna hasn't found her partner all these years!
Obviously the conditions are not bad, are they?
The problem is, no matter how good Luna's condition is. What elf dares to soak in a woman who is carried to bed by Her Majesty the Empress? This kind of thing, the maids who came to serve the Elf Empress in the morning must have seen it. Spread it slowly. That's perfectly normal—but at the center of the rumors, Luna never seemed to notice something was wrong......
So, is Luna actually an emotional idiot? Even if she didn't notice it for such an obvious reason, she slept with the Elven Empress all night without noticing that something was wrong, and she deserved to be single at such an age.
“...... It's so stupid for me to get tangled up with you. ”
In the end, Luna reluctantly gave up the idea of being angry with the stupid empress as usual. Now she's too busy to slow down. How can I have time to mess with her again......
"Io, you should have more snacks too. Luna raised her palms into knives. Gently patted the Elven Empress's forehead, "Just like Aisha said just now, Io's little guy not only hasn't felt father's love since he was a child, but even his mother's love is enough to choke. You are hell-bent on protecting the child, but your actions are like wrapping a solid clay vessel around an unripe fruit - sure, you can keep her away from the wind and rain, but it is difficult for the green fruit to grow again. Even if you leave a gap between the two, the fruit will only grow into the shape of a vessel, which is only what you want it to be, not the result of natural growth. ”
"But ......"
"Don't argue with me. Luna gave the Elven Empress a subtle smile, "You shouldn't have said these things to me, you think you should have a time to go and tell Io to your face." ”
"And, talk to Io face to face...... "The Elven Empress showed a wamped and worried face, not at all like a mother, but like a child about to be disciplined by her parents.
Seeing the Elven Empress nervously pointing at each other, Luna was helpless.
"As you can see, this idiot has always been unreliable...... It's hard to imagine, if I'm not by her side one day, what will this idiot do~"
Aisha could only smile awkwardly at this - by the way, Luna, you don't feel it, do you just say that you feel like a good wife and mother who worries about her husband?
Actually, you're very feminine......
"Ah, I'm going to be busy with that human thing now. It's okay, if it's a woman, at least in terms of etiquette and reception, it's not as troublesome as a human male. ”
Aisha thought about it, but still didn't tell Luna about the nature of the human girl.
Otherwise, that single ponytail must be regarded as hentai...... It's interesting to think about it, but the war between humans and elves is just around the corner, so it's better not to mess with it.
......
Sheena waited anxiously.
Obviously, the chair sitting under her, whether it is the texture of the raw materials or the craftsmanship of the processing, is quite exquisite, and it is an extremely rare treasure outside, but Hina feels that there are many small wooden thorns under her ass and behind her.
Is it because you're not used to women's bodies?
It doesn't seem to be......
"Well, can you stop staring at me like that?"
Sheena tried to put on a warm smile as much as she could, to appear that she wasn't that scary—which was simply redundant. If she was usually staring at the appearance of men, she might need this step to ease the atmosphere, but her female face didn't have much of a sense of harshness at all, and it seemed nondescript to do so.
"No, Mistress Luna has already said that you must be kept an eye on you with twelve points of vigilance, and you must take turns on duty without the slightest interruption. ”
What a harsh surveillance!
Even if you really have bad intentions, you can't turn the storm in such a strict supervision and scrutiny, right? Hina can feel that the spirits who are watching over her are quite impressive, whether they are their opponents is one thing, but whether she can make small moves without arousing their vigilance is another matter.
Not to mention anything else, the senses of elves have long been proven to be much stronger than humans. Elves are rarely deceived by visual "feints".
"That'...... So what if I want to make it easier?"
"Rest assured, we can provide a full range of attentive services, and the maids here are specially trained, not just ordinary elves who want to be them. Even as human beings, we are able to offer a full range of services, from taking off the skirt to wiping down the body to dressing up, so that guests can completely free their hands and focus on the toilet...... Of course, this is a treatment that only women can enjoy. ”
That's thoughtful...... What the hell!
Sheena wanted to cry without tears.
If she were a man, of course she would enjoy this kind of "service ♀", but now she is a daughter--this body, she herself does not dare to look down at this body, because those two lumps of fat are too conspicuous!
"Then may I ask...... Do you have any special ingredients in the tea you just gave me?"
"There will certainly not be any harmful toxins, and even if we elves are wary, we will not use such despicable means...... Wait, do you really have the urge to urinate?"
“......”
"I remember, there's a ...... in this Components of diuresis...... No effect on elves, but ...... on humans" (to be continued......