Sigrid - Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Arcana

The woman’s face turned pale. She quickly realized the situation. The status of the female knight in front of her was far lower. 

“Guys!”

At the Count’s shouting, some knights drew their swords.

Sigrid frowned. “Do you know the consequences draw your sword to the Emperor’s knight? It’s treason—”

Before her words could be finished, the knights rushed in under the Count’s glance.

Sigrid pulled out her sword while avoiding their attack.

“Then, I don’t have to cut you some slack either.”

Count Oren’s face was stained red with shame. Because less than ten minutes later, the fight was decided. Sigrid didn’t even need to use her aura, The Count’s knights from the countryside were no match to Sigrid’s sword skill. 

“Then, I’ll call the guard and arrest them.” Sigrid put her sword into her sheath.

“You, Bitch!”

On Sigrid, the insulting word just went in one ear and out the other. She then looked at the woman. “Are you okay?”

“Yes, yes—” The woman’s face turned red as she answered.

At the same time, the capital guards who were patrolling the road heard the commotion and ran to the scene, but they arrived, they looked embarrassed. 

Of course, Sigrid was right. 

She was right—but none of the guards had the guts to arrest the Count. 

The Count groaned, “You just wait!” 

Then together with the guards, the Count and his knight headed to the capital.

“Are you okay?” 

Sigrid tilted her head when she heard the woman’s question. What was that question? She didn’t do anything wrong. “Yeah, that’s fine.”

“My name is Seria.”

“I’m Sigrid Ankertna. Then, I’ll take you home.”

“Yes? No, you don’t need to. I’m fine”

“It’s fine. And I have a question…”

“Yes, yes.”

“Do you know a person named Arcana? He lives in this town.”

Seria opened her eyes widely, “hm, he’s my older brother.”

Sigrid was surprised, then smiled, “That’s great. Could I get your guidance?”

“Yes!” Seria answered in a firm tone, then took the lead and started walking. 

“What was with Count Oren?” Sigrid asked.

“That, that…. While I was walking down the street, he stopped me and said he liked me.”

“Aaaahh…” Sigrid nodded. It seemed that the Count brought his habit of living when he was in his own estate to the emperor’s land. It didn’t matter if what he did was against his serfe’s wishes—

‘Does serfe’s whishes matter?”

There was something that come up to her mind and slightly bothered her.

‘Still, isn’t anything forced bad? But serfs also are posession.. So they’re not breaking any laws either. but..Hmm..’

“Oh right!” Suddenly Seria raised her voice, waking Sigrid up from her thoughts.

“Thank you for saving me!” Seria said with a smile.

“I just did what I had to do.”

“No! I survived thanks to you!” 

Seria looked at the woman in front of her with her ecstatic eyes.  She was like a person who came out from a heroic story. A dignified female warrior with silver hair that looked like a halo wrapped around her. How could such a person look for her brother?

“So..”

“Yes.”

“Why are you looking for Arcana?”

“That— I want to ask him something.”

“What is it?”

“I want to talk about it just with him.”

“Oh, right. Sorry.” Seria kept twisting her red hair with her fingers. 

“It’s fine.”

Seria, who had copper hair, a slightly tanned face, and green eyes, was a healthy and cheerful-looking beautiful girl. But one thing that concerned her the most was the freckles on her skin.

“Do you know how to ride a horse?”

Seria answered Sigrid by shaking her head. 

Sigrid walk away for a moment, then came back with Echo with her.

“Then, it would be better to ride it together.”

“What?”

“May I go up first? there, put your foot on the stirrup and take my hand.”

Seria thought today was the most memorable day of her life. 

As soon as they entered the small village, they drew people’s attention all at once.

Seria guided the way while working hard to calm her blushing face. Then they arrived in front of the house on the outskirts of town.

Bang, bang!—

Soon after Seria knocked the door strongly, the door swung open, and a man then came out.

“Seria? Why are you so late…”

The man’s voice, who was about to ask, gradually slowed down as he saw Sigrid standing behind Seria. No matter how much he looked at it, the clothes the person wear were not something the villagers would wear.

“This person saved me.”

When Seria turned around, Sigrid greeted him in a knight manner.

“My name is Sigrid Ankertna. May I call you Lord Arcana?”

LORD—?! Arcana was shocked hearing the ridiculous title.

“I, I think Arcana is fine, that’s, uh—”

‘Oh, that’s right. Not yet.’

Red hair, green eyes. The appearance of him overlapped with the face she had seen in the past.

“Are you the magician, Sir. Arcana?”

After hearing those words, the puzzled expression on Arcana’s face completely disappeared. Cautious, suspicious, distrustful.

‘I came to the right place.’

“Could I have a conversation with you for a moment?” Sigrid spoke politely again.

“I’m sorry. But I think you’re looking for the wrong person. Seria, come in.”

When Arcana beckoned to Seria, the girl hesitated between the two of them, but then quickly approached Arcana. “Arcana, this is the one who saved me today.”

“It could be on purpose.”

“It’s not like that.” Seria raised her voice.

“Go in.” Arcana pushed Seria inside.

“Listen to what she sadi first.”

“I said go inside.”

As Arcana’s voice lowered, Seria entered their house hurriedly after greeting Sigrid, which was replied with a nod.

“I don’t know how you tempted my younger sister, but I have nothing to say, so just go back, Knight.”

“I wish I could just go back, but it’s a serious problem for me too. Could I just listen to me for a moment?”

“I’m not magician, or whatever it is.”

After speaking firmly, Arcana closed the door without hesitation. 

‘What should I do?’

Sigrid didn’t expect it would be like this… While hesitating, Sigrid knocked on the door again. 

“Lord Arcana—No…, Sir. Arcana. Please listen to me for a second. Sir. Arcana.”

Sigrid tried to knock on the door couple of times, but there was no sound from inside the house as if they were heading from the debtor.

“I’ll come back again, Sir.” Sigrid sighed while looking at the house. She then left and returned to her home.

When she arrived, there were two soldiers waiting for her.

“Are you Sir. Sigrid ANkertna?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“I’m arresting you on charges of assault and intimadation.”

“Assault and intimidation?”

“There is a complaint from Count Oren.”

“But he was the first one who—”

“Please go the guard station first.”

Sigrid frowned, then nodded. She then told Mary, her maid. “I’m sorry, you’ve prepared dinner, but I have to go. I would come home and eat later.”

“Yes, yes.. Don’t worry.” Mary looked at her employer leaving with the guard with a worried face. 

The three maids put their heads together trying to find a solution, then they’ve decided one of them should go to their old employer’s house.