Fluffy (7)

Translated by: Miss Ruby

Mukalis menacing face crumpled, making him look even more threatening.

For now, the court ladies have given me all of his personal details.

Aristine lowered her voice and drew closer to him. She didnt seem to have her guard up at all.

She didnt look alarmed by his frightening face or afraid that he might stab her in the back.

To think a sly Silvanian would be caught so easily by an undercover investigation. Should she be opening up so easily to a stranger just because he was Tarkans subordinate and said he would help her?

Or

Is it that she doesnt care if Milord finds about her secret meeting?

But I dont know what he likes or what hes interested in. (Aristine)

Why exactly do you need to know that?

Mukali couldnt stand it and blurted out.

Well, that

Aristines eyes shifted. She wanted to give the least information possible.

To entice him? (Aristine)

Enti [1]

Mukali grabbed the back of his neck.

What do you mean by that!

His face turned red as he yelled.

How can you put my lord aside and!

I mean, his ability is different from Tarkans

What?! Are you saying that guy is more capable than my lord?!

Im not saying hes better but different. I think Tarkan is an excellent partner too.

Part! Dont tell me!

Mukalis only remaining eye widened like it was tearing apart.

That sort of!

Does this mean his lord and the princess had progressed that fast!

I know theyre getting married in a few days so theres nothing wrong with that, but!

Mukalis face began to turn red.

How can Milord and this Thumb Princess be!

He had believed that the only thing they would do for this small and insignificant princess was feeding her on time.

Hm?

Aristine tilted her head.

She didnt know why but Mukali was very agitated.

Apparently, he was the type who believed that his lord must be the best in the world.

Aristine opened her mouth to calm him down.

Hes a blacksmith, you know. Hes not a warrior like Tarkan so of course, hes not stronger than Tarkan.

A blacksmith?

Yes, there are many great blacksmiths in Irugo. I need a great blacksmith like one of those.

Aristine rubbed her forehead.

I didnt want to say I needed a blacksmith.

But shed already said it so she couldnt take it back.

Aristine sighed and continued.

Irugo has always been dealing with demonic beasts, so your steel industry is well developed.

They had to keep improving their swords and making better ones than their predecessor, to deal with the ever-evolving demonic beasts.

No other country can match the smelting and metallurgy capabilities of Irugo.

Mukali, whose mind was running wild with agitation, listened to Aristine speak with a somewhat confused look in his eyes.

Why is she suddenly talking about this?

Their excellent skill is the history and evidence of Irugos fight with the demonic beasts of the Great Plains. (Aristine)

I thought you wouldnt know such things as a Princess of Silvanus. It turns out you do. (Mukali)

He didnt really want to agree with the princess, but she was too right for him to ignore it.

How can I not know? The difference is so huge. (Aristine)

Indeed. Even if one has eyes on their feet, you must acknowledge the excellence of their blades.

I heard you can cut the shell of a demonic beast with one strike.

Hah! Just the shell? With aura, you can even cut through bones! The only thing that can withstand such damage is the sword of our Irugo people.

Sure enough, it is amazing.

Of course! But those Silvanus bastards love to talk nonsense and call our sword barbaric. And thats coming from people who walk around carrying decorative swords.

I know Silvanians also like the swords made in Irugo. They just dont like to admit it. Those people are the type to act lofty with their useless pride.

That is exactly what I want to say! Aigoo, if those guys dont pump up their pride, they

Mukali, who had been running his mouth so far, shut his mouth.

What am I doing right now?!

How could he be talking about swords excitedly with the princess who wants to put his lord aside and entice another man!

No, Nope.

It wasnt exciting at all.

Theres no way it was fun talking to a sly Silvanian.

Its just, the princess doesnt talk like a Silvanian so I could connecno! No connection at all!

Mukali inwardly cleared his throat and focused his mind.

Right, I have to deceive the princess to catch her secret meeting so Im just acting friendly.

This was all strategy.

Huu, even Im scared of myself.

Mukali was amazed by himself.

Everyone saw him as a simple and slightly rash person but today, all those words have been proven wrong.

To think I can carry out such a scary plan.

Perhaps even a crafty Silvanian could not see through this great strategy because the Princess was completely fooled.

She was staring at the sword Mukali hung on his waist with sparkling eyes.

In Irugo, a warrior could carry their sword anywhere without special permission unlike in Silvanus.

Oh, she has good eyes! My sword is definitely amazing!

Mukali leaned his waist towards the princess for no real reason.

He was definitely not excited.

Sir Mukali, is your sword also a famous sword?

MrDefinitely not excited-Mukali, got up and quickly drew his sword as if he had been waiting for that question.

Shiing, a smooth tingle rang out as a glistening silver blade was revealed.

It was about as tall as Aristine.

The sword was well-suited to Mukali who was a giant even among other Irugoians.

What do you think? Its amazing, isnt it?

He asked while swinging the sword lightly.

The sound of the sword cutting through the air was deep as if he wasnt just swinging a sword.

Aristines hair scattered all over thanks to the wind created.

Oh no, Mukali did a double-take, I shouldnt have done that, even the Princess wont be happy

Hed heard that it was barbaric and rude to show a blade to a Lady. Moreover, Silvanus was a country where only Knights with special permission could carry swords inside the palace.

The fact that they were afraid of swords which should be as close as a lover to them would normally make him laugh and ridicule them as cowards. But for some reason, he wasnt in the mood to laugh right now.

Even if the princess were to tremble in fear right now, he didnt want to laugh. The reason for that washe had to get the princess favor and deceive her, after all.

Mukali hurriedly hit the sword behind him.

This, I

He began to speak but didnt know what to say so he trailed off.

He had no intention of threatening or intimidating her just now. Yes, he came here to rebuke her but still, that was really not his intention. He just wanted to show off his cool and beloved sword

The Princess probably wouldnt want to talk about swords with him anymore.

But right at that moment, Aristine spoke. [2]