I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

"Ms. Ella, are you really okay?"

Ruthie looked at Ella with some worry. Her sister had asked her to leave after letting Ella into the room to leave them two space to talk alone. Although she thought that her sister would not do anything excessive to Ella after the misunderstanding was resolved, she still couldn't help but worry about Ella.

Ella shook her head and responded to Lotte with her usual expression, without any gloom. This mysterious expression, which could neither be called a smile nor silence, was her favorite, but it was also something she could never learn.

"No problem, I just said some necessary things."

"Necessary things?"

I couldn't help but imagine Ella being pressed against the wall and warned by her sister in a threatening tone.

"Ahahaha... I was just talking about some things about Lotte, like, um..."

When Ella was about to give an example, a look of embarrassment appeared on her face, like the timid look of a child who had done something wrong and was caught by an adult.

In the past, Lotte would have pretended not to see it and let Ella get away with it, but as soon as she thought that her sister might be threatening Ella, she wanted to know the specific details.

"for example?"

"Well... uh... well, it's about something about Lotte's future."

"Did my sister say something again about asking Miss Ella to hand me over to her?"

"Eh? No, no, that's not the case. Tifarian was just talking about Lotte's uh... um... um... future partner."

"……ha?"

Unable to react for a moment, Lotte subconsciously let out a cry of surprise.

Perhaps knowing that this topic would cause Lotte to behave unexpectedly, Ella awkwardly turned her gaze away from the street.

"Basically... Lotte is almost adulthood, and I'm told not to interfere with her preferences as her master..."

“To think that’s the case… sis, you’re really…”

Although he could understand his sister's concern for him, he felt an indescribable emotion inside when she said it so bluntly to Ella.

"Well, Miss Tifarian is doing this for Lotte's own good, right? And if Lotte really has someone like that, then you don't have to worry about me, okay?"

Ella tilted her head slightly. If this action happened to an ordinary woman, it would probably be full of charm, but when it happened to her master, it was just unconcealable cuteness.

Of course, if I say this, Ella will immediately blush and start muttering to herself something inexplicable like "How can you do this? You can't forget your identity." But this can also be considered cute, so I have never asked her any further questions.

As for the partner issue mentioned earlier... I can straighten my not-so-rich chest and say "no" without hesitation. There has never been such a person, either now or in the past, so it was completely the result of my sister worrying too much.

Resisting the urge to settle the score with her sister, Lotte smiled.

"That's not possible. Besides, if I have to say, I only like Miss Ella."

“Eh? Eh?! Like… like it!?”

Lotte's words immediately made Ella's face flush, and her surprise was so loud that it attracted the attention of everyone around her.

However, this didn't seem like a big deal to Lotte. She could hear it as many times as she wanted. And really, she couldn't understand why Ella blushed whenever she said "I like her."

"Yes, I like everyone in the Branch of Disaster right now, but my favorite is Miss Ella."

"Disaster... the branch of disaster... I see... Lotte easily says 'like', but the word 'like' itself is embarrassing."

The blush on Ella's face would quickly fade, and she would turn into an inexplicably disappointed expression, which made her feel very cute. I could understand a little bit what the saying "girls with a variety of expressions are cute" meant.

After a brief pause, Ella continued to add as if she had remembered something, her slightly widened blue eyes - she had put on a magic camouflage item before leaving the royal city - and seemed to have a hint of anticipation.

"Oh! I remember now. I've been wanting to ask this for a long time. Lotte also said 'like' when we were in Ryan Town and at the Holy Academy. Did she mean the same thing then?"

“…Huh?”

Lotte blinked.

Wait, what was I thinking when I said that? I probably didn't even know Iris at the time, but thinking about it, Ella wasn't the type to make such a joke. And she did have the impression that it had happened, but she couldn't remember the specific circumstances. Why did Ella remember it so clearly?

For a moment, Luti couldn't help but feel that the blood flow in her body accelerated and her pores opened rapidly.

Ella must be looking forward to this answer, so if I say something like "I forgot", it will definitely disappoint Ella. This must not happen to me, so I must try my best to remember it.

"..."

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remember what happened at that time. Normally, such daily trivial matters would be easily forgotten. Miss Ella, who has always been forgetful, remembered it so clearly at this time... If she hadn't been extremely interested, she would definitely not have thought so.

For a moment, Lotte was in a dilemma - she couldn't remember the feelings she had at that time, but she had to give an answer that would not disappoint Ella.

In that case...Isn't it true that I can only use the skill that Princess Iris mentioned?

I couldn't help but think of the technique Iris had once told me—that is, pretending to know something, deliberately arousing the other person's interest, and then using smooth means to get over it. In this case, it would be—

After sorting out her thoughts, Lotte said sorry to Ella in her heart, then jogged forward a few steps, deliberately avoiding looking at Ella's expression, and answered in a casual tone with a hint of smile.

"——Who knows, it's just what Miss Ella thinks."

Chapter 37: Preparation of Gifts

*Genesis 6187 February 1th at 8:13 PM, Geos City Underground Auction House

After returning to the inn and explaining the meeting with the king, Ella and Camisia came to the underground auction house. This time they did not want to sell or buy items, but to find a place where they could quietly forge magic weapons.

According to Tifarian's explanation, the king is now unable to meet with the envoys like a court meeting due to illness, and private meetings will be obstructed by the nobles. Therefore, no letters can be handed to the king until the king recovers from his illness. Therefore, she must stay in the royal city during this period and wait for Tifarian's notification.

Walking in the long and narrow corridor of the underground auction house, Camisia snorted as if mocking someone.

"Immortals claim to be kind, yet they even covet the position of king in their own country. They also act like superior beings and exclude other races. How ridiculous."

"Well, it can't be helped."

Ella explained with a wry smile.

In my opinion, it is a strange phenomenon for the demons to obey the demon king unconditionally, and the behavior of humans is normal. However, I think this may be the influence of different education received since childhood, so I can only let it go.

Just as the people of Barris Kingdom hate the demons, the always serious Camisia also looks at the people of Barris Kingdom with disdain. Because of this, although the Western Demon Territory and the Barris Kingdom are neighbors, they actually have no contact at all.

Perhaps feeling a little bored, Camisia curled her lips.

"As a noble appointed by the king, yet you blocked a letter sent to the king? Such an act would never happen among other races. But speaking of this, Princess, did Princess Tifarian only tell you about her meeting with the king and about Lotte's future?"

"Eh? Um... Actually, there's one more thing. That's why I chose to come here today."

Ella scratched her cheek embarrassedly and looked up at Camisia who was walking beside her. She had refused the guards' company today, so it was just her and Camisia here.

"There's one more thing about Lotte's birthday. I felt it wouldn't be a surprise if I told her in front of her, so I didn't mention it then. It's on the 14th of this month."

"The head maid's birthday? I see... As the head maid serving the princess, her birthday must be grand—how about holding it in the new 'Throne Room'? The demon nobles will surely be vying for the celebration. Oh, in that case, shouldn't we restrict attendance to only those of the rank of Viscount or above?"

"Eh? Is it necessary to be so formal? Besides, the 'Throne Hall' is in the Demon Territory, wouldn't it be inconvenient to go there now?... Originally, I wanted to hurry up and make a magical accessory as a gift for Lotte before her birthday..."

Compared to Camisia's suggestions, his own ideas were so shabby that his last voice was so low that it was almost inaudible. The difference in their birth environments was so great that even the starting points for choosing gifts were not on the same level.

But Camisia didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with it. Instead, she looked envious. If you look closely, Camisia's expression is still serious, but it gives you the illusion of envy.

"A gift made by the princess herself... Hmm, that's what the head maid would love. The princess is truly thoughtful. But since it's a magical accessory, what kind of accessory would you like it to look like? A brooch or a necklace?"

Since it is an accessory, it is destined to be small in size. Moreover, considering that it is a type of armor, it must meet the requirement of being carried at all times. Brooches are not suitable for appearances in certain occasions, and necklaces do not seem to be suitable for Lotte, so it turns out that she can only consider earrings and rings. Although hair accessories are not bad, they always give people the impression that they will fall off during battle.

After thinking for a moment, Ella nodded.

"I want to choose between earrings and a ring."

"Earrings and rings... Princess, you've only just learned how to craft magic weapons, haven't you?"

"Yes, that's why I came here today to try to make a higher-level magic weapon. The casting method described in the book seems to be very different from the traditional casting method. It seems that all I need to do is prepare higher-grade metals and re-mix higher-grade 'magic fluid' to solve the problem."

The magic weapons prepared with the original "magic liquid" can only reach the tin grade at most. However, the "magic liquid" I want to try today can cast items of orichalcum grade, which is just right for Lotte's level.

As she spoke, Ella followed the instructions of the "Topography Search" and came to the appraisal office in the auction house. Strangely, Reed was not behind the counter. There was only another old man who was present that day.

Walking to the counter, Ella raised her head.

"Excuse me, where is Master Lid?"

"Lid? He's hiding at home researching magic weapons."

The old man, who had originally answered in a bad mood, immediately stood up and shouted in an almost out-of-tune voice after discovering Ella's identity.

"—Wait, you were the one who sold the magic weapon that day?!"

"It shouldn't be that surprising... But if Lid isn't here, it should be okay to ask this old man."

Without showing her inner feelings on her face, Ella continued to ask.

"I'd like to ask if there's a place in the auction house that can forge magical weapons. Of course, I'll pay the gold coins required to use them."

If Camisia's information was correct, there was a room in the auction house specifically for guests to use. This was so that when guests couldn't pay, they could repay the money by forging magic weapons.

"No, no problem. These matters can be solved even by asking the guards. Could it be that you, sir, want to... hand over the forged weapons to the auction house?"

"Yeah, that's it. But it's not certain that it can be created, so don't get too excited."

"Yes, yes! I'll contact the people above right now and prepare the highest-class place for you, sir!"

After hearing Ella's words, the old man immediately showed an expression of surprise and panic and left the room. He rushed out at such a speed as an arrow that Ella even worried about the old man's safety.

As for the statement about selling the magic weapon to the auction house, it was done to estimate the value of the weapon - so this time, I must ask the auction house not to add unnecessary words such as "the only one on the continent" or "a unique magical structure".

Not long after, the old man led a group of old men, including Reed, into the room. It could be seen that most of them were panting, as if they had just run in in a hurry.

"Sir, your room is ready. Please...please follow me."

Being stared at with longing eyes by these old men, Ella answered nervously with a trepidation.

"Uh-huh."

Chapter 38: Craftsmen observing the casting

After passing through a three-meter-high underground tunnel, Ella and Camisia, led by a craftsman, arrived at the door of the underground hall where weapons were forged. Just by approaching the door, they could feel the scorching heat coming from inside, and beads of sweat began to unconsciously seep from their foreheads.

Reed, who had rushed over because of the old man's previous notification, pointed at the gate respectfully.

"This is the forging workshop, sir. We have driven out the people inside. You can go in and forge magical weapons without worry."

"Okay, I get it, but what are you doing...?"

Ella looked around at the old men around her. Judging from the "low-level identification", these people were all around level 20. Although she had long wanted to ask why there were nearly 20 people coming when they were only making magic weapons, she was too embarrassed to speak because no one said a word when they came.

Stunned by Ella's question, Reed immediately showed an embarrassed expression.

"Sir, these are the old guys at the auction house, people who have been immersed in forging magic weapons for many years. They are very interested in the magic weapons you offered last time, so..."

"But I no longer have the magical weapons forged by Master Entarosfera."

Trying hard not to let her expression change, Ella explained to Reed that according to what she said last time, the person who forged the magic weapons should be her other identity "Entalosphiel" instead of herself. In addition, the weapons engraved with rotating magic circuits had already been sold out last time, so if these old men wanted to buy magic weapons, it would be better to let them go back as soon as possible. After all, they would feel guilty for wasting other people's time.

Reed rubbed his hands embarrassedly.

"Uh... that's not what I meant, sir. We just want to wait for you to forge the magic weapon."

"Eh? You just want to watch me forge a magic weapon?"

Ella's words made Reed open his mouth wide, a look of panic appeared on his wrinkled face, and even his tone began to sound unstable.

"How could you possibly do such a rude thing? We can just wait outside for you to finish building it."

Unable to comprehend the situation, Ella blinked.

"that's all?"

"Yeah, that's it."

Not only Reed, but also the other old men behind Reed kept nodding, and some of them said some incomprehensible words like "Please don't chase us away".

"Just to be safe, let me confirm one thing. I'm not Ntalosviel, okay?"

The current situation made Ella feel that these people had seen through her and that she was the one who provided the weapons, Entalosfiel herself. But when she thought about it carefully, she had no clue at all. Could it be that because she took out too many of the same magic weapons at once, these people guessed that she was actually Entalosfiel?

Thinking of this, Ella's heart immediately skipped a beat.

However, Reed and others did not seem to react particularly strongly.

"Of course. The materials you need have already been placed inside. To prevent anyone from spying with magic, a barrier has also been activated to prevent detection."

"Hmm... I think it's okay even if someone sees me."

Not only did they drive the people inside out, but they also deliberately consumed magic cores to activate the magic circle. Ella really felt it was incredible. As for herself, it didn't matter if the process of forging magic weapons was seen, so it was okay not to specifically activate the magic circle. After all, this kind of magic circle would consume a considerable number of magic cores when activated.