Estio Volume 8
- Episode 10
"Huh?"
Then he jumped and disappeared onto a higher branch. Lipe widened his eyes in surprise.
"Doesn't the Guardian not answer your calls?"
It was something that could never have happened between the guardians of the Hwangryong. Estio slowly opened his mouth, keeping his gaze on the tree where Tsuki hid her body.
"It looks like you don't want to come to me now."
"If you don't want to come, don't you come?"
"Yes, Tsuki is."
It was originally such a cat. Even though I knew it, I was a little sad that I pretended not to know.
'...After a month.'
Was it his own misunderstanding to think that the other person would welcome him as much as he wanted to see him? Estio let out a small sigh.
When the former Holy Sword asked 'Who are you closest to?', the first thing that came to mind was actually Tsuki. Not only did he know him the longest, he was also Tsuki, who followed and took care of him without realizing it, so it almost came to mind reflexively. The problem was that he didn't know if it was okay to describe him as 'friend' with Tsuki.
Lipe clenched his fists and gathered divine power at him, who could hardly give up and stared blankly at the top of the tree.
"Life, you know how to use capture magic!"
"No magic required."
Since he didn't want to forcefully hold him while using magic, Estio refused the Holy Sword's favor with a single blow. Instead, she opened her mouth once more towards the tree.
"Tsuki, are you still here?"
Aeon.
He was still nowhere to be seen, only the sound of a cat crying.
"Okay. Then I'll go first."
It seems that he doesn't want to come any closer now, but if he changes his mind, he'll be able to follow along.
Thinking so, Estio was just turning around.
tuk.
Something fell from the tree. Estio reflexively raised his hand, embarrassed by the wind falling right over his head.
"......?"
What he held in his hand was a fluffy bundle of hair.
"Gift."
Together with the familiar sectarians, Tsuki appeared again on the branch. Tsuki jumped and landed on Estio's shoulder.
"Tsuki, what the hell is this?"
"Is it a present?"
"...are you a bird?"
With a bundle of pink fur on his palm, Estio couldn't hide his absurdity. It was a droopy bird that Tsuki gave as a gift and threw it at random from the tree.
"I caught it. you take it."
Tsuki, who rubbed his head on Estio's cheek, ruffled his neck with satisfaction.
"It's a living bird."
"Yes. Do you prefer to be dead?"
"Nope."
When the black cat's eyes became unusually narrow, Estio shook his head hastily. If he didn't answer properly, he was ready to kill this little bird at any moment.
"I wish I could return you to the nest."
From the looks of it, it looked like it could not fly properly because its wing feathers were torn off here and there. Tsuki murmured over Estio's shoulder, carefully wrapping the stunned bird with his palm.
"I gave it to you as a present."
"Where is this bird's original nest?"
"I do not know."
Estio gave her eyes again to the black cat who turned her head in annoyance.
"Tsuki."
"I really don't know. I was running around here by the grave alone."
I wasn't hungry anyway, so I was just watching, but a young bird approached Tsuki first. Then she passed out on her own.
It was pathetic, but if I left it as it was, I was about to put it on a tree because I wanted to meet a natural enemy and die or be trampled on to death. Estio, who read the sequence using her powers, gently stroked Tsuki's head.
"It seems that Tsuki protected him."
"I just picked it up to use as emergency food. Heh, that bird either dies or not."
Their party, protected in the name of the Pope, never sailed in the Vatican. Estio laughed a little as he felt the excuse of emergency food wrapped around Tsuki being cute. He had forgotten for a moment, but his black cat was always kind.
Then, someone's voice was heard from among the tombstones.
"Ellery? Holy sword, why are you here?"
"leader!"
It was the commander of the Holy Knights, Ruby.
"Why are you here?"
"I asked first."
"Chief, is the disciplinary period over?"
"Ugh, you're leery of weakness and procrastination. It's not over yet."
Recalling the period of discipline, Ruby looked ten years old. And there was another person by his side.
"Estio-sama?"
Estio, whose name was called in a familiar voice, also turned around.
Black hair, black eyes, and a familiar face came into view. Movein, which he had not been able to find because he concentrated on Tsuki's energy, was nearby. Although she had learned to find where the Guardian was, Estio was still clumsy at detecting multiple people at the same time.
'Why are you here?'
The two exchanged bewildered glances at each other. Likewise, Ruby, who was facing the holy sword, clapped her hands, saying, "Aha."
"Has the Holy Spirit gone?"
"Yes. He told me to wait with my colleagues for a while."
In addition to the absence of the Pope, Estio informed the two of the death of the Crown Prince. Ruby, who was dull at the news because she had not read the newspaper, realized the situation later and put on a serious expression. On the other hand, Moobin scratched her head as if he knew she would.
"Hmm, I thought that one or two would be removed soon."
The reaction was so simple that even those who heard the news that his niece had died. When Estio and Ruby simultaneously drew their eyes to him, Moobin said calmly.
"The timing is a little earlier than expected. Besides, Crown Prince Luce, who had the most powerful force, will be defeated in the struggle."
"Why do you think this case is a struggle?"
"War is a good excuse to wrap death into honor."
From the point of view of the Hei family, it was an excuse to live a life that was boring. Even if the duke's family died tragic, it was the battlefield where they were praised as an honorable death. The emperor has used war to remove many stills and thorns.
Any member of the imperial family is risking their life to defend their position. So, no one can blame Princess Marisa, who has recently been threatened by the Crown Prince, for not missing this opportunity and seizing power. Rather, it was her judgment and action skills that should be praised by her royal family.
"Shouldn't we go to the frequented capital?"
Estio wondered if the duke should visit the capital even though it was such a big deal that the pope was in charge of the funeral, but Mubin shook his head with his hand. It was a very strong denial.
"No, I'm not going."
Ruby, who was right next to him, suddenly had a question.
"Hey, Your Majesty the Duke, can't you hear anything even if you're engrossed in this?"
"It's the other way around. The imperial family doesn't call it 'Heiga'."
Hei was wary of the dukes, and from the point of view of the emperor, he did not want to bring him into the capital. Anyway, whenever something happened, the nobles from all over the empire could not all gather, and the Heiga territory existed at the northern edge of the country, so the excuse was appropriate.
"You only need to send someone to convey your condolences. Even if you go, it's like having a meal and pretending to be friendly."
"......"
"I'm not going to help His Majesty the Emperor."
He spoke like a joke, but his voice was filled with bitter antipathy towards the emperor. Estio nodded his head unaware even though he read the emotion.
After a brief silence, the stunned bird woke up.
mm.
The bird, who had come to his senses, spread his stomach on Estio's palm and rolled his eyes. The guy lay dead, without flapping his tiny wings, and then gently twisted his head back and forth. The way he pecked at the feathers of my chest with his beak was like checking if he was alive or dead.
"Estio-sama, what about that bird?"
"Tsuki has picked it up."
Everyone's eyes gathered for a moment at the black cat, who was yawning while pretending not to be interested.
"Maybe you gave me blood..."
"I didn't give it because there didn't seem to be any serious injuries. But it seems like the nest has been lost."
He was relieved to hear that he had not given blood for a moment, but Ruby leaned his head closer and looked at the bird.
"That's a bad thing."
"?"
"Red Crow. Sara is a demon that is said to bring misfortune to people. It is a bad bird that catches and kills prominent tribes in the Empire."
The red crow had a round shape resembling a sparrow. It made a cry through its pointed beak, and its wings were so small compared to its body that it looked useless. The soft pink fur that covered the entire body was as soft as freshly spun cotton.
Ruby, who explained up to that point, grabbed the Red Crow.
"By the way, I heard that they went extinct in the vicinity, how did such a bad omen enter this Holy Elysium?"
A bird caught in a rough grip trembled. Then, tears welled up in his small, black eyes.
"buy......."
It was then that an earnest voice could be heard in Estio's ear.
"Help me! sorry. Please save me!"
As the bird fluttered, it roared with all its might. Contrary to his modest appearance, Red Crow's cry was a high-pitched sound that would tear his ears. It was so loud that everyone in the room reflexively covered their ears.
Moobin and Ruby, who have superior five senses than ordinary people, suffered even more.
"Ugh. It's really bad news."
"Isn't that what you just grabbed and killed? Oh, wait a minute. I think my ears are bleeding."
Following the move, Ruby with her arms outstretched trying to get the bird in her hand as far away as possible made the sound of death. Meanwhile, Red Crow was beeping like crazy. Estio opened his mouth to the bird, who could only cry without even thinking to poke with his beak the hand of the one who had grabbed him.
"stop."
drop.
It stopped crying like a lie. Ruby, who was checking to see if the wind was really bleeding from her ears, put on an expression that said that she was alive. Estio said, looking straight at the bird with his fingers resting on his long beak.
"I'm sorry to scare you. I won't hurt you, so please calm down."
The pink bird, whose emotions had already been forcibly calmed due to Estio's ability to control emotions, looked up blankly at him. Estio asked Ruby to release the bird.
"Master, this guy is a terrible omen that brings misfortune. Is it okay if I let him go?"
meant to kill. But Estio objected.
"It's just a living bird."
Since Estio's reaction was so determined, Ruby could not argue further and released her strength from her hand.
"...if that's the case."
Red Crow regained his freedom and jumped out of its grasp like a startled rabbit. Even that little thing was a wing and a flap, so it fell slowly.
'You don't know about bad luck?'
Estio Volume 8
- Episode 10
"Huh?"
Then he jumped and disappeared onto a higher branch. Lipe widened his eyes in surprise.
"Doesn't the Guardian not answer your calls?"
It was something that could never have happened between the guardians of the Hwangryong. Estio slowly opened his mouth, keeping his gaze on the tree where Tsuki hid her body.
"It looks like you don't want to come to me now."
"If you don't want to come, don't you come?"
"Yes, Tsuki is."
It was originally such a cat. Even though I knew it, I was a little sad that I pretended not to know.
'...After a month.'
Was it his own misunderstanding to think that the other person would welcome him as much as he wanted to see him? Estio let out a small sigh.
When the former Holy Sword asked 'Who are you closest to?', the first thing that came to mind was actually Tsuki. Not only did he know him the longest, he was also Tsuki, who followed and took care of him without realizing it, so it almost came to mind reflexively. The problem was that he didn't know if it was okay to describe him as 'friend' with Tsuki.
Lipe clenched his fists and gathered divine power at him, who could hardly give up and stared blankly at the top of the tree.
"Life, you know how to use capture magic!"
"No magic required."
Since he didn't want to forcefully hold him while using magic, Estio refused the Holy Sword's favor with a single blow. Instead, she opened her mouth once more towards the tree.
"Tsuki, are you still here?"
Aeon.
He was still nowhere to be seen, only the sound of a cat crying.
"Okay. Then I'll go first."
It seems that he doesn't want to come any closer now, but if he changes his mind, he'll be able to follow along.
Thinking so, Estio was just turning around.
tuk.
Something fell from the tree. Estio reflexively raised his hand, embarrassed by the wind falling right over his head.
"......?"
What he held in his hand was a fluffy bundle of hair.
"Gift."
Together with the familiar sectarians, Tsuki appeared again on the branch. Tsuki jumped and landed on Estio's shoulder.
"Tsuki, what the hell is this?"
"Is it a present?"
"...are you a bird?"
With a bundle of pink fur on his palm, Estio couldn't hide his absurdity. It was a droopy bird that Tsuki gave as a gift and threw it at random from the tree.
"I caught it. you take it."
Tsuki, who rubbed his head on Estio's cheek, ruffled his neck with satisfaction.
"It's a living bird."
"Yes. Do you prefer to be dead?"
"Nope."
When the black cat's eyes became unusually narrow, Estio shook his head hastily. If he didn't answer properly, he was ready to kill this little bird at any moment.
"I wish I could return you to the nest."
From the looks of it, it looked like it could not fly properly because its wing feathers were torn off here and there. Tsuki murmured over Estio's shoulder, carefully wrapping the stunned bird with his palm.
"I gave it to you as a present."
"Where is this bird's original nest?"
"I do not know."
Estio gave her eyes again to the black cat who turned her head in annoyance.
"Tsuki."
"I really don't know. I was running around here by the grave alone."
I wasn't hungry anyway, so I was just watching, but a young bird approached Tsuki first. Then she passed out on her own.
It was pathetic, but if I left it as it was, I was about to put it on a tree because I wanted to meet a natural enemy and die or be trampled on to death. Estio, who read the sequence using her powers, gently stroked Tsuki's head.
"It seems that Tsuki protected him."
"I just picked it up to use as emergency food. Heh, that bird either dies or not."
Their party, protected in the name of the Pope, never sailed in the Vatican. Estio laughed a little as he felt the excuse of emergency food wrapped around Tsuki being cute. He had forgotten for a moment, but his black cat was always kind.
Then, someone's voice was heard from among the tombstones.
"Ellery? Holy sword, why are you here?"
"leader!"
It was the commander of the Holy Knights, Ruby.
"Why are you here?"
"I asked first."
"Chief, is the disciplinary period over?"
"Ugh, you're leery of weakness and procrastination. It's not over yet."
Recalling the period of discipline, Ruby looked ten years old. And there was another person by his side.
"Estio-sama?"
Estio, whose name was called in a familiar voice, also turned around.
Black hair, black eyes, and a familiar face came into view. Movein, which he had not been able to find because he concentrated on Tsuki's energy, was nearby. Although she had learned to find where the Guardian was, Estio was still clumsy at detecting multiple people at the same time.
'Why are you here?'
The two exchanged bewildered glances at each other. Likewise, Ruby, who was facing the holy sword, clapped her hands, saying, "Aha."
"Has the Holy Spirit gone?"
"Yes. He told me to wait with my colleagues for a while."
In addition to the absence of the Pope, Estio informed the two of the death of the Crown Prince. Ruby, who was dull at the news because she had not read the newspaper, realized the situation later and put on a serious expression. On the other hand, Moobin scratched her head as if he knew she would.
"Hmm, I thought that one or two would be removed soon."
The reaction was so simple that even those who heard the news that his niece had died. When Estio and Ruby simultaneously drew their eyes to him, Moobin said calmly.
"The timing is a little earlier than expected. Besides, Crown Prince Luce, who had the most powerful force, will be defeated in the struggle."
"Why do you think this case is a struggle?"
"War is a good excuse to wrap death into honor."
From the point of view of the Hei family, it was an excuse to live a life that was boring. Even if the duke's family died tragic, it was the battlefield where they were praised as an honorable death. The emperor has used war to remove many stills and thorns.
Any member of the imperial family is risking their life to defend their position. So, no one can blame Princess Marisa, who has recently been threatened by the Crown Prince, for not missing this opportunity and seizing power. Rather, it was her judgment and action skills that should be praised by her royal family.
"Shouldn't we go to the frequented capital?"
Estio wondered if the duke should visit the capital even though it was such a big deal that the pope was in charge of the funeral, but Mubin shook his head with his hand. It was a very strong denial.
"No, I'm not going."
Ruby, who was right next to him, suddenly had a question.
"Hey, Your Majesty the Duke, can't you hear anything even if you're engrossed in this?"
"It's the other way around. The imperial family doesn't call it 'Heiga'."
Hei was wary of the dukes, and from the point of view of the emperor, he did not want to bring him into the capital. Anyway, whenever something happened, the nobles from all over the empire could not all gather, and the Heiga territory existed at the northern edge of the country, so the excuse was appropriate.
"You only need to send someone to convey your condolences. Even if you go, it's like having a meal and pretending to be friendly."
"......"
"I'm not going to help His Majesty the Emperor."
He spoke like a joke, but his voice was filled with bitter antipathy towards the emperor. Estio nodded his head unaware even though he read the emotion.
After a brief silence, the stunned bird woke up.
mm.
The bird, who had come to his senses, spread his stomach on Estio's palm and rolled his eyes. The guy lay dead, without flapping his tiny wings, and then gently twisted his head back and forth. The way he pecked at the feathers of my chest with his beak was like checking if he was alive or dead.
"Estio-sama, what about that bird?"
"Tsuki has picked it up."
Everyone's eyes gathered for a moment at the black cat, who was yawning while pretending not to be interested.
"Maybe you gave me blood..."
"I didn't give it because there didn't seem to be any serious injuries. But it seems like the nest has been lost."
He was relieved to hear that he had not given blood for a moment, but Ruby leaned his head closer and looked at the bird.
"That's a bad thing."
"?"
"Red Crow. Sara is a demon that is said to bring misfortune to people. It is a bad bird that catches and kills prominent tribes in the Empire."
The red crow had a round shape resembling a sparrow. It made a cry through its pointed beak, and its wings were so small compared to its body that it looked useless. The soft pink fur that covered the entire body was as soft as freshly spun cotton.
Ruby, who explained up to that point, grabbed the Red Crow.
"By the way, I heard that they went extinct in the vicinity, how did such a bad omen enter this Holy Elysium?"
A bird caught in a rough grip trembled. Then, tears welled up in his small, black eyes.
"buy......."
It was then that an earnest voice could be heard in Estio's ear.
"Help me! sorry. Please save me!"
As the bird fluttered, it roared with all its might. Contrary to his modest appearance, Red Crow's cry was a high-pitched sound that would tear his ears. It was so loud that everyone in the room reflexively covered their ears.
Moobin and Ruby, who have superior five senses than ordinary people, suffered even more.
"Ugh. It's really bad news."
"Isn't that what you just grabbed and killed? Oh, wait a minute. I think my ears are bleeding."
Following the move, Ruby with her arms outstretched trying to get the bird in her hand as far away as possible made the sound of death. Meanwhile, Red Crow was beeping like crazy. Estio opened his mouth to the bird, who could only cry without even thinking to poke with his beak the hand of the one who had grabbed him.
"stop."
drop.
It stopped crying like a lie. Ruby, who was checking to see if the wind was really bleeding from her ears, put on an expression that said that she was alive. Estio said, looking straight at the bird with his fingers resting on his long beak.
"I'm sorry to scare you. I won't hurt you, so please calm down."
The pink bird, whose emotions had already been forcibly calmed due to Estio's ability to control emotions, looked up blankly at him. Estio asked Ruby to release the bird.
"Master, this guy is a terrible omen that brings misfortune. Is it okay if I let him go?"
meant to kill. But Estio objected.
"It's just a living bird."
Since Estio's reaction was so determined, Ruby could not argue further and released her strength from her hand.
"...if that's the case."
Red Crow regained his freedom and jumped out of its grasp like a startled rabbit. Even that little thing was a wing and a flap, so it fell slowly.
'You don't know about bad luck?'
