Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 4. The Male Lead of the Northern Grand Duchy
“They are retreating! The barbarians are finally retreating!!!”
Finally, the barbarians show their backs and retreat.
As soon as they saw that sight, the warriors of the North cheered without exception.
Even while being grateful for surviving in the ceaselessly continuing war.
Recalling the comrades who died along with it.
Their hearts were a mixture of relief and sadness.
While everyone was ruminating on those complex and subtle emotions, Elise looked at those approaching her before she knew it.
“Whoa. You, who are you? You endured like this against that Nagagor of the Seven Wild Monsters? Even saving our Grand Duke’s daughter? What is your identity?”
“Th… That! Thank you!”
Two people approached.
One was the woman called the Wolf who dealt with Nagagor a little while ago.
Along with her, the Grand Duke’s youngest daughter whose life was preserved by Elise.
The moment the two people approached Elise, she introduced herself immediately.
“I am Elise Blaze.”
But the expressions of the two people were strange.
“…Huh. Excuse me, youngest Miss. If I heard correctly?”
“…Blaze family…?”
“Tsk. Miss. No matter how much I think about it, that…?”
“Looking at that unique red hair, I think it’s correct? Surely if it’s Lady Elise…. That person who was said to be unable to even go outside the house at all because she was sickly…?”
Hearing the words of the two people, Elise thought.
Mm. Seeing that they know me, communication will work.
Elise tried to naturally take a fist and palm salute but her hands got twisted in confusion.
Elise, who pondered for a moment, decided to just bow her head.
“That Elise Blaze is correct. The second daughter of the Blaze Ducal House greets the youngest daughter of the Deltarch Northern Grand Ducal House.”
“Ah! You don’t need to be so polite! You saved me!”
“Still, since I am in the position of coming to the Deltarch territory without a word. I should be polite.”
The youngest daughter of the Deltarch Grand Ducal House, Ravia Deltarch, waved her hands immediately.
While the two were exchanging greetings, the woman called the Wolf spoke.
“Whoa. How did the sickly young lady of the Blaze family come all the way here? And what is with that tremendous swordsmanship skill….”
“It is lacking skill.”
“You are being humble. Just seeing you face that Nagagor called the Seven Wild Monsters for an instant gives an estimate….”
Kalix, also known as one of the Seven Wolves, chuckled.
“It seems you overdid it now, but what will happen if you gain proper strength. It was so scary?”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“Wow. You don’t shy away when complimented.”
That was natural.
It is true that her current skill is lacking as it is at the second-rate level.
It is also true that she would be scary if she gained proper strength.
It was a reaction strictly based on facts.
“Anyway, that sword. I was so impressed. What, it’s the first time I’ve seen a scent coming from a sword….”
“Along with that, the sight of beautiful flowers blooming was also spectacular.”
“That is what I mean. Lady Ravia. This Wolf of the North, Kalix, was also impressed.”
Mm. Hearing it, that woman with short dark blue hair is Kalix.
Wolf of the North….
Elise recalled Luna’s words she muttered while coming here.
[Miss! They say there are several warriors in the North besides His Highness the Northern Grand Duke! Among them, those called the Wolves of the North are said to boast mighty power.]
[How much?]
[From what I hear, the Wolves of the North are all monsters who have reached the 6th Rank….]
Ah.
Luna definitely said that.
In this Romance Fantasy called The Withered Flower Finds Its Own Light, the name Sword Master is not overused.
Perhaps the author wanted to give a little differentiation, so the word Rank is used.
If it’s the 6th Rank, as far as I know….
‘Is the 6th Rank about High-Rank Sword Expert? The 7th Rank is…. In Murim terms, Transcendent Peak level. Creating an Aura Blade.’
Compared to that, the current Elise is merely second-rate in Murim terms.
This is what….
In terms of Rank, it’s a level barely hovering at the 2nd Rank.
A bleak situation.
‘Since I can increase it calmly.’
But Elise did not despair.
Recalling words remembered faintly from the first life, didn’t they also say that frustration raises a man?
Although if including this life, being a man is only 33%.
While Elise was muttering inside, the two continued to exchange words.
“By the way, this really, it will be chaos if His Highness the Grand Duke knows. Miss? If he hears the news that the Young Lady of the Blaze family is here?”
“…It will definitely be chaos.”
Ravia’s words were extremely valid.
It will definitely be chaos.
Not only did the sickly youngest daughter of the Blaze Ducal House come to the Northern Grand Duke’s territory.
She even directly faced Nagagor, one wing of the Seven Wild Monsters?
There will undoubtedly be chaos.
“First, Lady Blaze. Your body looks quite bad right now. Would you like to follow me? I think you should rest well before meeting His Highness the Grand Duke first.”
“Ah. Lady Deltarch. Thank you.”
Only then did Elise sway.
Along with that, she bit her tongue and spat out the flowing dead blood.
Along with the blood vomited from her shaken insides, blood from her tongue mixed and wetted the frozen earth.
While Ravia carefully approached Elise and supported her.
The woman called Kalix naturally approached Elise’s opposite side.
“Before that.”
“…Heh?”
The moment Elise made a weak voice without realizing it and looked at Kalix.
Kalix spoke to Elise.
“Shouldn’t we pay grand courtesy for the family member who defeated the enemy of the North. Lady Ravia. Please support Lady Elise for a moment.”
“Ah. Yes! You are about to do that!”
“That is so.”
What is this again.
While wonder was contained in Elise’s face, Kalix grabbed Elise’s wrist and lifted it up.
“Elise Blaze of the Blaze family!!! Faced Nagagor, one wing of the Seven Wild Monsters, and drove him away!!! Everyone show the courtesy of blood and steel for her!!!”
One of those called the Seven Wolves of the North, Dame Kalix Bastard, raised Elise’s hand high and shouted towards the warriors of the North.
Following her words, the warriors of the North raised their respective weapons high into the sky and cheered.
Waaaaaaaaaaa————!!!
Elise! Elise! Elise!
Blaze! Blaze! Blaze!
In the battlefield of the warriors beyond the Iron Wall of the North, a grand cheer for only one person rang out.
Everyone shouts calling the name Elise and the surname Blaze.
Shortly after, their cheers turned into a thunderous song.
This was the very song the warriors of the North enjoyed singing.
[With the cold wind of the frozen earth and bitter snow]
[We held cold weapons and armor]
[For the fight today as well, for the war today as well]
[We possess fighting spirit and courage today as well]
…
In the continuing song, the highlight appeared.
[We call the souls.]
[We call the comrades who died.]
[But not now.]
[Now is the moment only for our victor.]
[For Elise. For Elise.]
[Our proud warrior.]
[For our proud family.]
[For our proud victor.]
[We sing!]
Wahaha—! Wahaha—!
Wahaha—! Wahaha—!
In everyone’s shouts and laughter.
For a moment, forgetting the sadness and farewell towards those who died.
They vomit out shouts and laughter only for the victor.
This was the very moment and ceremony where the warriors of the North honor the victor and victory.
In that singing sound, Elise chuckled.
Squeeze—!
She released Kalix’s hand and raised her own hand high.
It was the best answer towards those who know honor.
And right then.
“To draw cheers from the warriors of the North.”
Leading a group.
There was a giant man who came leading those called the Wolves of the North.
“Elise Blaze. I thought you were just the sickly young lady of the Blaze Ducal House.”
The Northern Grand Duke, Gayrad Deltarch, frowns.
“Turns out you are quite an incredible person.”
His sharp gaze headed towards Elise.
“This, I want to refuse Duke Blaze’s request for repatriation?”
Grand Duke Gayrad smiled deeply.
***
“Eueee. Lunaaa.”
“Miss…! Your tongue is all torn!!! Apply the medicine quickly!”
Eueee—.
Inside the castle of the Deltarch Grand Duchy.
Fortunately, Elise and Luna, who were not immediately repatriated to the Blaze territory by Grand Duke Gayrad, were assigned a room.
It was a bonus that they fortunately received medicine and Luna was applying medicine to Elise’s wound.
In the meantime, it is also a bonus that Elise’s wound was on her tongue so medicine was being applied accordingly.
“Miss, really. What do we do if you fight with that terrifying barbarian! What is with the only injured place being the tongue in the meantime!”
“Eueee. Buuut…. If I didn’t bite my tongue, I would have lost consciousness.”
“Oh my! Even so, what do we do if you bite this hard!”
Luna reproached gently, but Elise felt wronged.
No, I said I would have really lost consciousness if I didn’t bite my tongue hard.
While Elise held the medicine in her mouth, Luna spoke.
“Excuse me. Miss. Perhaps did His Highness the Grand Duke not say anything…? Like sending Miss back…?”
“Nope. There was nothing.”
“Yees? I surely thought he would send you back…?”
“Thaat.”
Elise slightly arranged her swollen tongue inside her mouth and spoke.
“That is. I think His Highness the Grand Duke liked my skills.”
“…Yees?”
“He said he won’t send me back to Father?”
“…Yeeeeeeeah???”
***
[…No! Why are you not sending my daughter! Your Highness!]
“I don’t want to. You brat.”
[Do you know how weak Elise’s body is! But what do you mean she faced one of the Seven Wild Monsters on the battlefield!]
“I confirmed it. The testimony of the Northern warriors is so too. The Wolf under my command also testified.”
The ones arguing and conversing in front of the crystal ball were none other than Duke Denar Blaze and Grand Duke Gayrad Deltarch.
Considering their positions, it was a conversation that didn’t fit at all, but Duke Blaze and Grand Duke Deltarch were quite close. So this level of conversation was possible.
Because they exchanged blows every time they met in the Imperial Palace occasionally.
[No, even so, if I ask you to send her, isn’t it right for you to send her! I am Elise’s father!]
“Does the guy called father not know the child’s talent?”
[Yes? What does that mean?]
“…You really didn’t know.”
Sigh—.
A long sigh followed and Grand Duke Gayrad spoke.
“That child. Possesses talent given by the heavens. And it’s not ordinary talent. It’s talent at the level of burning life force to brighten the talent, I tell you.”
[…Yeeeeah? My Elise is?]
“Duke Denar Blaze. You should have taken some interest in the child. As long as I’ve lived, it’s the first time I’ve heard of a child who just reached the 2nd Rank fighting equally for an instant with a 6th Rank barbarian.”
[What does that mean? Does that make sense?]
“That child really did it. Duke Denar. Admit it.”
Grand Duke Gayrad spoke firmly to the confused Duke Denar.
“Your youngest daughter possesses talent that will make the world tremble. So don’t let the talent rot. I will keep her for a while. If it’s that child, she will be able to bloom a flower in full glory even in this frozen land.”
[No. That is. Ha. Hahaha.]
“I understand being flustered too. But what can be done. It’s the truth.”
The conversation between the Grand Duke and the Duke just keeps getting longer.
***
After rest continued for a few days, the moment she finally meets the owner of this land, Grand Duke Gayrad Deltarch formally.
Elise became bleak at the thought of wearing a dress, but was relieved thanks to Grand Duke Gayrad saying there was no need to stand on ceremony.
“Phew.”
“No, Miss…. Even if His Highness the Grand Duke said so, being polite is.”
“Luna. It’s fine.”
At Luna chattering beside her, Elise spoke firmly.
“Somehow. It seems this attire will be right rather than a dress there.”
Elise went out lightly in a robe along with wearing a sword.
Somehow, it seemed trouble would occur.
And this prediction did not miss.
Including Gayrad Deltarch gathered in the central hall of the Lord’s Castle.
An incident ended up exploding in this place where the Wolves of the North and even Grand Duke Deltarch’s children gathered.
“What in the world. What sound is this.”
Appearance resembling Grand Duke Deltarch.
Along with that, a man whose white hair, the trademark of the Deltarch family, stands out.
Yuric Deltarch, the second son of the Deltarch family and so-called wastrel, looked at Elise and frowned.
“I. Cannot acknowledge it. That the young lady of the Blaze family fought equally with Nagagor.”
Hmm.
Elise thought.
Even in this world’s original work, The Withered Flower Finds Its Own Light, he acted prickly towards the female protagonist Alicia, and is he being a jerk here too?
Then later, he was a male lead who showed the standard ‘prickly but will be kind to me’.
Yuric Deltarch.
To Elise, his first impression wasn’t great.
Even while doing so, Yuric’s words continued.
“If it’s the youngest daughter of the Blaze family, I know too. Isn’t it that she has never come out of the house because her body is inherently weak. But that such a person fought equally with Nagagor. I have no choice but to be suspicious.”
“…Young Master Yuric. If you say that, what do I become.”
“No, Dame Kalix. Isn’t it true that the current situation is strange!”
Saying so, Yuric Deltarch arguing with Kalix, one of the Seven Wolves of the North.
What is this, Kalix is also a powerhouse within two fingers in this Northern Grand Duchy.
As expected, is status something like a gangster?
While Elise was quietly watching the situation, Gayrad Deltarch, who was sitting on the chair in the central hall, raised his hand quietly.
“….”
Then Yuric becomes silent.
Meanwhile, Grand Duke Gayrad who raised his hand looked at Yuric nonchalantly and spoke.
“Yuric. You talk too much.”
“…Father?”
“Just because you got beaten badly by Nagagor before. Do not lower the achievements of others.”
“Father!”
“Stop.”
Grand Duke Gayrad, who managed the wastrel Yuric at once, chuckled and spoke to Elise.
“Lady Elise Blaze of the Blaze family. May I ask you one favor.”
“Please speak.”
“Excuse me, please educate my son who has knotholes for eyes a little.”
Grand Duke Gayrad spoke with a smile prevalent on his mouth.
“I will give you a thick gift according to it. Whatever the Young Lady needs.”
At those words, Elise looked at Yuric.
And sneered just like Nagagor laughed.
“…!!!”
Yuric’s expression upon seeing that appearance hardened in an instant.
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