108 – Opportunity (3)
Time passed even after receiving a promise that was not a promise from Luna.
The weekend is already famous for passing time quickly, but since I was stuck in my room, it went by in an instant.
During that time, I chatted with Rize, read books, etc. She never forgot to expand her knowledge whenever she had time.
In the middle of the day, news came that the probation order was over, but it didn’t mean much because it was around evening.
‘Are you going to let it go without incident?’
As soon as morning came, I finished preparing for all classes and headed to the classroom.
As always, it is a familiar scene and a familiar situation. It is so peaceful that one wonders if such an incident really occurred.
Will Grace actually attend class? Even if it ended in an attempt, the psychological shock would have been significant.
Missing class is an extenuating reason. Moreover, the wavelength cannot be ignored.
Whether she likes it or not, Grace is the child of a high-ranking noble. He will become the subject of rumors.
‘This is also quite stressful.’
I’m becoming the subject of rumors in a bad way, so I can’t help but be concerned in many ways.
Even in Soul World, Grace’s mentality is not that good. Just at the level of an ordinary person.
You may ask why she has an ordinary mentality as the daughter of a duke, but that only applies to politics, and she is ordinary as a ‘person’.
This means that although you can endure your name going up and down due to political issues, you are having a hard time dealing with personal issues.
‘I just hope it cheers me up.’
The good news is that once you regain your strength, you make it to the end. The more mentally weak you are, the faster your recovery is.
I just need to stay by your side and protect you until then. I’ll probably explain about escorts after today’s class is over.
Grace is a character that would be a shame to leave like this. He later played a big role in related events.
Whatever happens to her liver, her recovery is entirely up to her. Although her scars may remain, she will remain strong.
Drurruk-
As I walked while thinking about Grace, I soon arrived at the classroom.
As soon as I opened the door, the slightly noisy atmosphere in the class instantly became quiet. It’s a bonus that eyes are focused on me.
I was roughly expecting this reaction, so I ignored it all. Because there was only one person in my field of vision right now.
‘What is Kara trying to say?’
It was Kara. As soon as she spotted me, she waved her hand happily.
He was clearly resting his chin and making a sullen expression, but it seemed like he was happy to see me.
Honestly, except for me and Luna, there is no other student I can talk to. So you must be happy about my appearance.
I waved her hand and walked her away. Many eyes were focused on her as she walked.
“What? You said you were placed on probation, but is it already over?”
“Yes. It ends today.”
“It looks like the Duke of Berce or something was using their power. There were rumors of him being suspended or something.”
“I don’t know.”
I don’t know that. It’s probably one of those rumors floating around.
It is difficult to even call it probation because it falls on a weekend. I wonder if there will be a disciplinary record.
It didn’t matter if the points were reduced. Anyway, it’s very easy to raise it by my standards now.
“Besides, I heard that that bastard from Delphi became a eunuch. Is it true? I heard that his teeth and jaw are all ruined and he will have to live on porridge for the rest of his life.”
“Hmm… Is it good?”
“Phew.”
Kara smiled softly when I answered that it was good. The response is that they like it.
Afterwards, she lightly patted my shoulder and praised me.
“Good job. A guy like that deserves to be beaten. Instead, violence is not perfect, so you have to refrain from it. Understood?”
I looked at Kara after hearing those words. I had no idea those words would come out of her mouth.
In the first place, it is normal for people to say that rude people should be put to death.
That only comes out when a certain level of mental growth has been achieved.
“Why are you looking at me like that? What’s on my face?”
It seems like Kara couldn’t read my mind. Blinking her green eyes revealed her doubts.
It’s really good that she has grown mentally. If this happens, there is ample room for improvement in the relationship with Hector.
I have to answer first. I stared at Kara’s face for a while and then she opened her mouth.
“No.”
“Really? Then why are you looking at me like that?”
“Just.”
“It’s bland.”
Kara laughed and lightly pinched my cheek. I think pinching my cheek is a sign of friendliness.
Soon, the door opened and a familiar face appeared. This is Luna, a girl with bright blonde hair.
She looked the same as always, but something was strange.
Nothing has changed, but her posture is awkward. Perhaps because she had severe muscle pain, she walked awkwardly.
“Keueuung…”
Luna fell down as soon as she sat down next to me. Similar to last week, but different.
Kara asked in a curious voice as if she had noticed that too.
“Are you okay? It seems like it hurts more than last time?”
“··· ···”
Luna slowly raised her head in response to Kara’s question. Then she looks at me with resentment.
I couldn’t help but feel a tingle inside from that gaze. Of course, he joked about increasing flexibility.
Not only was the leg forcibly torn, but there was also a case where the back was pushed while the leg was torn.
It seems that the aftereffects continue to this day. I will have to apologize separately later.
“······It’s because of Sivar.”
“Shivar? Why him?”
“There’s something like that. The kid was really mischievous.”
“What on earth did you do?”
Kara asked me with an expression that she still didn’t understand.
She had no reason to go around talking, so she just answered coolly.
“Exercise.”
“Exercise?”
“Yes. I developed flexibility. I can tear my legs.”
“Ah. Flexibility? It’s not a bad idea to develop that…”
After hearing her answer, Kara paused for a moment in her sentence. At the same time, she frowned her fine eyebrows.
Then she asked another question in a slightly lowered voice.
“How were you two together before that? Weren’t you on probation?”
“The saint gave permission. I decided to receive training personally.”
“That’s true, but is that still okay?”
“It worked?”
Luna answers clearly. The nuance is what is the problem.
Kara also had a slightly disapproving look on her face at that nuance, and she muttered softly.
“It comes out like this…”
I don’t know what he was thinking, but I thought it would be better to move on. I hate complicated work.
It is also rude to ask questions. I took the candy out of my pocket and put it in my mouth.
The candy I ate this time tasted like grapes. For reference, this is the candy Kara bought me.
Drurruk-
As I was savoring the taste of the candy, I heard the sound of the door opening.
Originally, I would have tried to ignore it and been lost in thought, but something was strange. Should I say that the atmosphere has changed?
At that sensation, my eyes naturally turned towards the door. And then I realized why the atmosphere had changed.
“Hey. Look over there.”
“Huh? You’re here?”
“Is it real or what?”
“Is it okay…?”
Long purple hair and a unique, confident expression. Even the sharp eyes that add strength to that expression.
Grace, the biggest victim and person of interest in this case, appeared.
I thought I would skip class at least for today, but it was unexpected.
“··· ···”
Grace walked confidently, despite the quiet atmosphere.
Even though he almost became a victim of a dangerous incident, his confidence did not seem to have died at all.
Soon, she naturally sat down next to Luna and smiled and said hello.
“Hello, Luna. Did you have a good weekend?”
“Uh…Yes. Ms. Grace…”
Without realizing it, Luna closed her mouth instead of trying to say hello. The expression on her face that says she stepped on a land mine is a bonus.
But Grace seemed not to care at all and opened her mouth with a smile.
“I was doing well. There were people who supported me in many ways.”
“Everything, I’m glad.”
“Anyway…”
Grace looked at me after Luna. I also met her gaze.
In Soul World, it takes time to regain energy. But now, this is the Grace I knew.
Although she is confident, she gives off a subtly overbearing aura. What on earth cheered her up?
As I was pondering that question, Grace smiled deeper than before and said to me.
“My knight…What did you do over the weekend?”
“······What?”
“······Escort?”
Kara and Luna each reacted to Grace’s remarks. Not only them but others also started whispering.
It seems that it is not yet known that I will be Grace’s bodyguard.
This is something I discussed with Arthas personally, so it is natural.
“Oh, didn’t you hear? Mr. Shivar is scheduled to be my escort for about a month. The personal agreement has been concluded.”
“Shivar. Is that true?”
“Yes.”
I responded obediently to Kara’s confirmation. To be honest, there’s nothing bad about her.
Then the people’s expressions become mysterious. I don’t think we understand what kind of situation this is.
“······If it’s a bodyguard, you can give it to your family. Why is it Sivar?”
Kara, who had figured out the situation a little early, asked. The expression on his face says he doesn’t understand.
What she said is the truth. Normally, when something like this happens, the family would dispatch a knight directly.
But Grace and the Berce family did not do that. Rather, he directly appointed me as his escort.
It is far from common sense. I gave permission without thinking, but it might be strange to others.
“There are circumstances. Instead, I should say that I consulted with the Duke of Berce.”
“What agreement? You didn’t make a strange threat to him, did you?”
Perhaps he thought I had been threatened? Kara grimaced and frowned.
If the situation arises, she even expressed her intention to take action herself. This is a bit touching.
However, contrary to her expectations, she did not receive any threats. Arthas, who had made her offer, only showed her a cold move.
“That’s an interesting idea. On the contrary, let me ask you a question. What kind of threat do you think will work for Mr. Shivar?”
“··· ···”
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“Me and the Duke of Berce made an offer to Mr. Sivar, and Mr. Sivar accepted it. Mr. Sivar will also receive training as my bodyguard in the future.”
This is my first time hearing about receiving an education. Moreover, I don’t know why, but it felt like a fraudulent contract.
It seems I am not the only one who feels this way. She argued with Grace in a voice that seemed absurd to Kara.
“No matter what, isn’t this too much? Sivar doesn’t know anything. I’m sure he would have listened to your request, right?”
“There’s also the name of psychological stability. Kara, you know what happened to me, right?”
“That…”
“And Mr. Sivar saved me from a crisis. I plan to reward Mr. Sivar by gaining mental stability while guarding.”
“··· ···’
It was an explanation without a single mistake. After Kara heard her say that it was her mental stability, she could no longer protest.
As a woman like her, she almost went through such a terrible thing, so you can sympathize with her. Her conscience would be pricked if she argued further here.
Besides, Kara would know. How big of a psychological aftereffect does it have?
“······Okay. If it’s for a month, it’ll be fine. Instead, why don’t you set aside personal time?”
“You don’t have to worry about that. You can adjust it well.”
Grace must have guessed it too. It would be hard to make me like a real escort.
It is literally close to a shield for mental stability. Moreover, there are no major events leading up to the final exam.
I will be looking for traces of the devil from time to time, but I will ask for your understanding then. Alternatively, there is a way for Luna to find it herself.
“I…”
It was around this time that various things were being said about my escort. Luna, who was crushed in her middle, timidly opened her mouth.
She had kept her mouth shut so far, so she was naturally marginalized. As soon as she opened her mouth, all eyes turned towards her.
“Is it really necessary for Sivar to be by your side?”
Luna asked a somewhat strange question. A question she had never thought of.
Grace looked puzzled when she heard the question, but kindly explained it.
“Luna. Mr. Sivar is my bodyguard. So, that means you have to stay by my side for the time being.”
“B-but I also promised Sibar…”
“What promise?”
At Grace’s question, Luna turned her head and looked at me. The expression on his face asks, “How did this happen?”
But even if you give me that look, nothing will change. Because I had no idea what she was thinking.
In the end, Luna revealed the truth with a slightly anxious expression, unlike Grace.
“A promise to get to know each other?”
“··· ···”
“Anyway, I made that promise.”
It’s not just a bomb, it’s exploding napalm. How can you say something like that?
Of course, Luna didn’t lie. On the contrary, it’s because I speak too honestly.
“Well, I didn’t expect this…”
This seems to have been quite a shock to Grace. Her confident expression suddenly disappeared.
The purple eyes trembled as if there was an earthquake, and the complexion turned pale. It’s almost a pity for those who see it.
“······Luna.”
“Yes, yes?”
“That. Explain in detail. What? We decided to get to know each other? When?”
Kara was not easy either. It’s a face that seems to be suppressing emotions that threaten to explode at any moment.
The atmosphere feels like you will be hit if you do anything wrong. Luna’s eyes started to spin and she became increasingly confused.
‘He really has a problem with his mouth.’
Everyone is suffering from the so-called “Eokkka” And “Eokkka”. From now on, you will have to choose your words carefully.
Otherwise, his relationship with not only Grace but also Kara could have been ruined. I can’t help with this.
To resolve the misunderstanding, the secret between the two had to be revealed indirectly, and if left unattended, it became dangerous in many ways.
What kind of answer will Luna give? I watched in silence until Luna’s mouth opened.
[Faith rises!]
Let’s ignore the scene that is eagerly eating popcorn.
How long has it been since the atmosphere went so strangely? Luna spoke as if she was shouting urgently.
“Boo, parents!”
“Yes?”
“What?”
“I decided to find Sivar’s parents!”
Luna suddenly mentions my parents. My parents must be doing well on Earth.
Just as I was raising questions, other people were doing the same. Everyone’s reaction is to ask what that means.
“Sivar lived alone in the wild, but I thought his parents were there too… When I first met him, there was no trace of his parents…!”
“So you decided to find his parents? Are you also getting to know Shivar?”
“Yes, yes!”
“Hmm.”
Kara looked suspiciously at her excuse, not Luna’s. It seems like they are checking to see if he is telling the truth.
She wasn’t telling the truth, but she wasn’t lying either. For an improvisation, it’s excellent.
“Okay. I’ll trust you for now.”
“Well, that makes sense. I was definitely curious about Mr. Sibar’s origins.”
“Phew…”
Luna let out a sigh of relief as it seemed like things were going smoothly.
Of course, suspicion is not completely gone. I’ll be watching for a while.
‘I think I’m overreacting.’
I just watch from a distance and it’s over. I had a feeling that if I got caught up in it, only annoying things would come out one after another.
“Mr. Sivar.”
“?”
At that time, Grace called me. I turned her head and faced her with her question in mind.
Then she extended her index finger and asked me to do so.
“As you saw earlier, you should never enter into a double contract. It can break trust and lead to difficult situations. In a civilized world, promises, especially contracts, are very important.”
“He’s right. It would be better to tell him now. If you sign a contract carelessly, you could get your nose pierced.”
Kara spoke after Grace. Kara grinned and put her arm around my shoulder.
Afterwards, she subtly brought her body closer and spoke with her friendliness.
“I told you before, but if you get scammed in the future, tell your sister. I’ll give you a hard time.”
“Fraud?”
“Yes. Fraud. The act of deceiving or deceiving you.”
Why not just beat them up? It was about time I thought about that.
“Don’t think about beating it up. Even if you beat it up on things like fraud, you will only lose.”
“How did you know?”
“There is a way to know everything.”
Kara grinned at my surprised question and answered by pinching her cheek. It’s a cool smile every time I see it.
“Kara? In case of fraud, we can take the first step.”
“Are you trying to interfere with my personal life? I need to know how to stand on my own feet.”
“This is a bodyguard personally named by the Duke of Berce. If that happens…”
They fight again. I just quietly watched the two fight from end to end.
Luna was lying face down on her desk. It will be difficult both physically and mentally.
“I want to go home…”
He looked like he was having a hard time, so I patted him on the back.