I Regressed to My Ruined Family Chapter 184

＃When I returned, my family was ruined (185)

Ko.

A wizard was seen lying on the floor, snoring.

‘this.’

I was a little anxious from the moment I ate the fairy tears as they were given to me. As expected, just like his overly young appearance, he also seemed to have a knack for drinking.

He sighed and put Ilya on his back. A small figure fell into my arms.

Erkan looked at that figure blankly.

Illia, the duchy’s exclusive mage.

Even the young duke, the head of the vast land. If the pink news of the two becomes known, it will have a ripple effect that can shake the kingdom beyond the duchy.

As such, the duke’s love life was a very sensitive matter. Wasn’t it enough that he easily surpassed the milestone that had been called the kingdom’s best review index so far, and was now considered one of the kingdom’s best grooms?

Even though it was news with such impact, we had not even heard the beginning of such a rumor until now.

‘The two of you must have been meeting secretly.’

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be surprising if the rumor had already spread throughout the kingdom. In fact, when Ysera started courting, didn’t the news spread throughout the kingdom in just one day? Erkan had no doubts about his own judgment.

Because I clearly witnessed the scene just now.

Not only did he approach the Duke without hesitation, he immediately gave him a cheek kiss. This wasn’t something you could show just because you were drunk. Unless it was supported by the mental exchange between the two of them…

his imagination could no longer spread its wings. Because before he knew it, the duke was staring at him.

“…There is no need to react so strongly. “I say this out of fear of misunderstanding, but this is just a mistake made while drunk.”

“A mistake? “What happened just now?”

The less you knew about the relationships and affairs of your superiors, the better it was for you. Isn’t there a saying that useless curiosity hastens people’s lives? Erkan was faithfully following those words.

‘….’

It’s a situation where you have to know why he behaves like that.

Ethan realized that even if he continued to deny it, his actions would only fill him with a certain confidence.

My head was pounding.

Because I was a wizard who was extremely weak at alcohol, I ended up in an unnecessary misunderstanding. He sighed and answered.

“…no. “Nothing happened.”

“yes. “Anyway, Ilia seems to be very drunk.”

“It’s unfortunate, but the farewell party will end here. “Your sincerity was well received.”

“Thank you, Your Excellency the Duke. “We have reserved the best rooms for the two of you who came from far away.”

Ethan nodded, opened the door and walked out. Several maids were seen holding Ilya and guiding the duke into the prepared room.

‘It’s a good time.’

Twenty years old.

He was at such a young age that it would not be strange to call him in his prime.

At each age, there were things that could only be done at that age. The love story of youth is probably one of those things.

‘If you are Ilia…’

Although she may look like a young girl in her prime, Erkan knew that wizards’ appearances and ages do not always match. This was especially true in the case of a high-level wizard.

Ilya was Ardan’s exclusive mage. When I saw that he completed the artifact Grow House that he had requested in a short period of time, it was clear that his skills were beyond imagination. Of course, he wouldn’t have achieved that level at the age of his teens. Because there aren’t many monsters like the peacock in the world.

‘At least twenty years old or older.’

Maybe he was a mature wizard in his thirties or older. If you are too young, it may be a problem, but if you are older, there is no big problem.

I don’t know if Illya is an old wizard who is well over 100 years old, but…

‘That can’t be possible.’

Although such an old wizard may have changed his appearance, his speech and actions tended to show a level of authority appropriate for his age. At least the wizard he saw named Ilia was someone who could not feel such awe.

This was the reason why I expected her real age to be in the young category.

‘okay. The head of the family has been busy so far.’

He would have had no choice but to act like that for the sake of his collapsing family. Since I’ve been living such a busy life, I wanted to enjoy some leisure time from now on. If it was too straight, it would easily break.

‘I hope it goes well.’

Suddenly, a happy smile appeared on Erkan’s lips.

* * *

In my dizzy mind, my eyes opened brightly. My throat felt dry and cracked. My hand naturally fumbled around the side of the bed. I felt a cold touch. It was definitely cold water.

I quickly brought the cup to my mouth.

gulp.

gulp.

I was thirsty only after I completely emptied a large cup. Only then did my sanity slowly begin to return. Mana hovered in the girl’s hand.

Soon, my head felt much refreshed. Mental cleaning. It was one of the highest-ranking magics among the anti-human type magic. The effect is literally to purify the mind.

Here, purification does not refer to a simple scope such as relieving a hangover. This meant dispelling all attacks in areas that are difficult to solve, such as curses or mental attacks.

That is why mental cleaning is one of the top magic types. It was a magic that was too powerful to say that it was only used to relieve hangovers.

Of course, for Ilya, the Grand Wizard, this level of magic was easier to use than breathing, if I were to exaggerate a bit.

“Whoa.”

Memories began to flow together neatly, as if they were being organized one by one in a drawer. I drank a lot of fairy tears last night.

And then…

what happened next?

As the blurry memories gradually became more vivid, the girl’s face also turned red.

oh my god!

I approached the Duke with flabby feet…

side.

“You… idiot!”

Ilya pulled out her hair. The last memory was so shocking that I called myself an idiot. Kissing me on the cheek without any warning!

I was at a point where I was dumbfounded by myself. Isn’t this too much of a mob for me today?

How can I look at the duke’s face right now!

Ilya pounded the innocent pillow. It was then. A familiar voice was heard from outside the door.

“Are you awake?”

“…!”

It was the duke’s. She was scared and burrowed into the blanket. Soon I heard the door opening. It was so huge that it felt more like thunder than any sound I had ever heard in my life.

gulp.

I desperately hid myself under the blanket and prayed for time to pass. No, it would be correct to say that he prayed for the duke to come out of the room.

But, to his horror, the Duke was trotting towards the bed.

“Are you sleeping?”

“Uhm….”

“…Ugh.”

He sighed and shouted out the door.

“Is there honey water?”

“Yes sir. “I will prepare it right away.”

Soon, a bowl of hot honey water was in his hand. Ethan slowly stirred on the blanket.

“Get up and try. “It’s time to leave.”

Only after shaking for a while did Ilya stick out her face. I couldn’t pretend to be sober, so I acted like my head was about to explode from a hangover, which was a bonus.

“…Peacock?”

“Drink.”

I took the honey water and drank it.

The water was really sweet, probably because they used good honey. Her face turned red as the concentration was so thick. What should I do if the Duke mentions what happened last night? Even as he drank the honey water, Illya’s mind was filled with those thoughts.

“Are you out of your mind?”

“…little?”

“From now on, drink in moderation.”

“Ugh…”

It was a suggestion that I couldn’t come up with a rebuttal to. Hasn’t it been less than a day since the indecent act occurred?

“Today we will head to the County of Pernes.”

“Are you talking about the place where we used to play card games?”

“okay.”

It was a city familiar to Ilya as well. I vividly remember seeing dozens of plays there a few months ago.

The fact that his face was crumpled at the baptism of a play praising the duke left such a big impression.

“What about magic? Can you use it? If it’s difficult, hire a city wizard…”

“This body is a great wizard. “A hangover like this is nothing.”

“Isn’t your face too red for something like that?”

“That’s just because I’m still drunk. “If you use magic, it will be resolved quickly.”

It was a lie. People who didn’t know much about magic thought that mental cleaning was an all-purpose tool, but since even this magic couldn’t erase the shame, I had no choice but to say this now.

What a trip I had been looking forward to. It was one of the things she was very reluctant to do when an unknown uninvited guest intervened.

“Be prepared. “I’m planning to leave within an hour.”

“i get it.”

Only then did the Duke leave the room.

Ilya breathed a sigh of relief. It was an extremely short time, but to her, it felt longer than ever before. As if time passed slowly when your life was threatened…

A carriage arrived in front of the castle.

The knights, including Erkan, came out to meet us. The knights’ eyes were full of regret. This was because the duke ultimately refused the request, even though he had inevitably rushed in to serve as the guard.

Since the lord refuses, what can be done?

Moreover, his military power is superior to that of any other knight in the duchy.

“…I hope you have a comfortable trip!”

“okay. May the flame of Ardan always be with you.”

The carriage slowly moved away from the County of Amelton. The first city tour was over. Normally, they would have been excited and talking about their next destination, but there was a deathly silence inside the huge carriage. This was because Ilya was looking down at the floor with her mouth shut.

‘This guy…’

I wonder if he vividly remembers what happened last night.

It was natural to have such doubts. Common sense tells us that there is no reason to act so passively unless there is something going on.

It was then.

“…Duke.”

“huh?”

“Well… I mean… did I… get drunk yesterday… and behave in an indecent manner… or something? I’m just asking this just in case! “Because I don’t remember anything!”

Ethan chuckled. I felt like I roughly knew it. This wizard must have remembered what happened last night.

‘Well…’

Just think of it as an unfortunate accident. It’s not like you can take responsibility for someone else’s life just by touching their cheek with your lips. Moreover, seeing as he was desperately denying it, it was clear that he secretly hoped to completely bury this incident.

It is polite not to reveal too much about other people’s mistakes.

“well. What happened? “I was a bit drunk at the time, so I’m not sure.”

“…is the duke also weak against alcohol?”

“It’s just like that. However, as you know, fairy tears are quite strong liquor.”

“…So you don’t remember anything at all?”

“I can’t fly.”

It was that moment.

Ilya’s face became sullen.

It looked like a completely sulky child who had been robbed of the food they were looking forward to. Ilya, who was looking at Ethan, asked.

“…Why don’t I remember?”

huh?

Ethan tilted his head at the unexpected question.