Elqueeness Chapter 50

“Hoo hoo hoo. What subject is so entertaining?”

April, the younger sister of the Marquis, spoke to us, who was bickering. This caused Lapis to immediately change his expression, and he put on a kind smile. It was as if his quarrelling self from moments before never existed. How could someone’s facial muscle change in an instant? It made me want to investigate the mysteries of his body.

“It is nothing. Anyways, it seems the Lord Marquis is quite happy.”

When we were alone, Lapis treated everyone in a disrespectful manner. I couldn’t help, but scoff at him using the title, ‘Lord’, to curry the favor of a woman.

However, there was no way April would know about Lapis’ true self. She put on a shy smile.

“The Marquis was probably the one who was most worried about his majesty. Of course, he would derive pleasure from seeing his majesty mature. He probably feels as if he is on top of the world.”

“I guess there is nothing more enjoyable than watching one’s liege mature. It makes me envy the Lord Marquis.”

“Uh-muh? Lapis-nim… Do you mind if I call you that? I heard Lapis-nim is a magician. So how could you understand the feeling a knight serving one’s liege?”

“Ha-haht. It isn’t only the knights, who server a liege. Even magician could serve a monarch. In fact, I’ve been searching for the past several years to find a liege.”

‘My god… Lord~? I can’t believe that came out of your mouth. Aren’t you truly worried about heaven’s wrath, Lapis?’

At my dumbfounded look, the bastard shamelessly ignored me.

I would bet my life that bastard was the type of being where he would rather die than serve someone lese. Maybe it was because he grew up being treated as a genius in his tribe. Lapis couldn’t stand someone upstaging him. This kind of being was calling someone a lord? I couldn’t help but think he was laying down his coyness a little bit too thick.

“Uh-muh. It seems I may have given offense. I had no idea… ”

“No, my lady. Normally, it is uncommon to see a magician serve a liege. So I can’t blame you for not understanding my plight. You don’t have to apologize to me.”

“Hoo hoo. You are quite dashing. His majesty is lucky to have someone like Lapis-nim next to him.”

“Haha. You are giving me too much praise.”

She was completely fooled by the bastard’s act. I could only sigh as I looked at the pitiable woman.

It seemed Mr. Kai’s thoughts weren’t too different from mine. He couldn’t hide his uncomfortable expression, and he kept clearing his throat. It seemed the priest was mortal after all. To reward his effort, I wordlessly gave him a cup of water.

“Ah. Thank you, El-nim. Moreover… You have managed to maintain a calm visage. Doesn’t it upset your stomach to look at such a situation?”

“Of course. However, I’ve experience this several times already. I’m able to tolerate such situations more than I thought. Maybe, I’ve already formed some immunity.”

“I envy you. I hope I’ll quickly get used to it by the grace of Elwien-nim.”

“Kook kook kook. I guess so. If it was Elwien, he would probably want you to get rid of him instead of getting used to him.”

However, it wasn’t Mr. Kai, who answered my playful words. Suddenly, I felt a clear voice delivered right into my head.

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“E…Elwien?”

“Huk. Are you perhaps receiving Elwien’s divine message?”

Mr. Kai also was taken aback. I hurriedley looked around my surrounding. Fortunately, the Marquis was focused on Isana, so he didn’t notice our movements. After letting out a short sight of relief, I responded sharply in a low voice as I ignored Mr. Kai’s gaze.

“What are you doing sending a telepathic message in a place like this!”

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“But, your timing is horrible. There are a lot of people here.”