The Male Lead Is In Charge Of The Successor

“Poisoning.

Elias’s elementalism wasn’t that remarkable. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But his methods of working with spirits were novel and unique. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.He could imbue arrows with spirits power, or create and read maps like this.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Elias was a compass for traveling where maps and roads were absent. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.His talents must have blossomed at an early age.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

But what’s the point of taking her there? Snapping out of her thoughts, Eisel suddenly wondered why she was needed. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.If he can do it alone, why take her?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Elias handed her three half-drawn maps straight-faced.

Eisel looked up as she took the maps, all identical.

“What are these?”

“These are maps I’ve already made. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The tunnels are complex and winding, so no matter how many maps I make, they’ll all be different. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.What you need to do is transfer the overlapping parts of that map to here, to this booklet.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I’ve never done anything like this before. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Is that something I can do?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

‘I wondered if it would be better to have an older adult do it than an 8-year-old. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I wondered if I was crazy to entrust such a crucial job to a 13-year-old and an 8-year-old. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I wanted to know if labor standards laws existed in this country.’ read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Elias’s smile narrowed as Eisel asked, trying to hide her dismay.

“It’s not difficult, I’m sure you can do it. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Getting into the shaft is still too dangerous for Eisel, so stay here. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’ll go.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Eisel swallowed a sigh of relief and nodded. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Elias stared at her wordlessly, then turned away.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Just sit there and do your thing. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’ll be back.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

With that, Elias disappeared into the mine entrance.

Will he be okay?

Eisel tilted her head, watching Elias’ disappearance. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.He’s a heroine, so there’s nothing wrong with that, but why is he cross-dressing? If it’s his job, it’s probably more about his age than his gender.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Eisel didn’t ask Elias if it was a sensitive subject, but she couldn’t tell. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It wasn’t enough that Elias knew Bahidman, he cross-dressed.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Eisel flicked her pen and thought about it for a moment, but quickly dismissed it.

Ignore it.

Eisel shook her head and unfolded the paper Elias handed her.

Let’s do this.

She folded the paper over and placed it on top of the book Elias had given her, then slowly picked up the pen.

Eisel glanced toward the mine entrance, wondering when she could get out to do what Elias had told her to do. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The hours ticked by, and the sun was setting.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

BANG!

An explosion rang out somewhere. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.What was that? Eisel looked up and heard another thud, a harsh sound, and the earth began to shake.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“What is this?”

An earthquake? Eisel stood up and saw several people running out of the mine entrance.

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When she spotted the miners running out, she ducked under the table. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Ducking beneath the iron table if anything fell from above, Eisel looked toward the entrance.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

The miners rushed out, stamping their feet nervously.

“No, what kind of earthquake happened so soon?”

As if in a theatrical performance, the miners weave together, “Elias enters, and there’s an earthquake?” While Eisel stood frozen in amazement, a few people ran over to the miners. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The miners on their feet sighed and shook their shoulders.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Eisel scratched her head as she watched the miners go about their business nonchalantly, while the ground rumbled beneath them.

What the hell, why are they so carefree? Isn’t an earthquake the most destructive natural disaster in a mine? The ground could collapse.

As Eisel scanned the mine with a worried look on her face, a gruff voice called out from behind her.

“What are you doing there?”

“Huh?”

Eisel spun around at the familiar voice and found Elias staring at her from behind.

Eisel glanced back and forth between the mine entrance and Elias, then tilted his head.

“How did you get out?”

“Of course I came out the other way, mine has more than one entrance, but what are you doing there?”

“I’m not doing anything, I’m waiting for an earthquake…….”

“Earthquake?”

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With the ground still rumbling from the earthquake, Elias bent down and brushed the dirt off Eisel’s clothes with his palms.

It was a very delicate gesture, juxtaposed with his dry, blunt tone and voice. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Elias glanced at Eisel, who gripped his shoulders, and his mouth corners lifted.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I didn’t tell you, this wasn’t an earthquake. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.There’s a training range around here where they train cannons and bombs. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Every time they train there, the ground shakes like this.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Training?”

Eisel shook her head and looked at the ground, which shook and then stopped, rather than continuing to shake.

“It’s quite a distance away, and the underground shafts are very deep and strong, so there’s no way the mine would collapse from an impact like that. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Sometimes, new miners jump out in surprise when they’re training, so don’t worry about it.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

After his calm explanation, Elias glanced over at Eisel, who looked dazed, and stroked her hair. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The stiffened Eisel blinked at the warmth of the hand stroking her hair and lifted her head.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Elias, who had stroked Eisel’s hair, quickly withdrew his hand, his face softening, then hardening.

“Anyway, it is what it is.”

Coughing, Elias turned his head to see what Eisel had been working on and nodded.

“Excellent, that’s good enough. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Now, you may proceed, I have some things to finish up, so I’ll go first. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The carriage is ready there, so you may take it then.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Elias bowed and disappeared instantly. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Returning to the ducal residence in the carriage Elias had prepared, Eisel informed Bahidman that the lesson was over.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Bahidman stared at her, his eyes rolling up and down and his brow narrowing.

“What do you look like?”

Eisel checked her reflection in the mirror and sighed. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Her clothes, face, and everything else were covered in dirt. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.With a low click of his tongue, Bahidman summoned a maid to prepare the bathroom and rose from his seat.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“How was the exam?”

Eisel shrugged off her shoulders. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Bahidman chuckled and walked over to her, gently brushing dust from her hair. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.At the gentle touch, Eisel lifted her head and glared at Bahidman.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Why do you look at me like that?”

Bahidman asked, sensing Eisel’s look.

“I was just thinking about what the test was about.”

“Oh, okay. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Did you find out what the test was?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

At the soft question, Eisel stepped back.

“Isn’t it part of the test to ask who that person is?”

“Why do you think so?”

“It’s just that there’s no connection between the two of you. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Since you introduced me to the class, the content doesn’t mean anything, so that’s what I thought, isn’t it?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Bahidman stood up from his seat and dusted off his hands, glancing at Esiel. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.When Eisel followed his gaze, Bahidman backed away.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“If that’s what the test was about, what was the answer?”

“I don’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

Eisel nodded nonchalantly at Bahidman, who frowned questionably.

“I’m the one who asked who he was.”

“…….”

“So, isn’t it your Excellency who should answer, not me?”

At Eisel’s confident reply, Bahidman’s crumpled face slowly straightened and a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Instead of answering, Bahidman leaned across his desk and crossed his arms.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“That’s quite an idea. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Trying to pass the test I gave you to develop your eye for people this way. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Your guesses are for dogs.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Bahidman smiled oddly, as if he liked Eisel’s answer.

“But you won’t get the answer out of my mouth.”

Leaving Eisel wondering, “Who the hell is Elias and why are you hiding him?” Bahidman walked back to his desk and retrieved his pouch. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.After casually tossing it to Eisel, Bahidman crossed his arms again.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Eisel opened the heavy pouch, examined its contents, and her eyes widened.

“What is this?”

“Gold.”

‘I know gold.’

 Eisel’s head snapped up in disbelief. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But why would you give me gold?” When Eisel looked puzzled, Bahidman raised his eyebrows in amusement.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“If you can double that gold pouch, I’ll give you all its contents.”

Eisel looked surprised, and Bahidman’s expression hardened as he lowered his mouth corner.

“However, if you lose all the gold in that pouch, you will never set foot in this mansion again.”

“…….”

That cranky old man again.

Eisel sighed and looked down at the gold.