235 – Proof (3)
The academy was shaken by Sivar’s incident in the melee, but that was not necessarily the topic.
As people gather from all over the world, the Academy can become a meeting place.
There were many cases where people from various countries came to check on their children or talented people.
This also applies to Dan Ye-rin, the princess of the Hwan Empire. Instead of participating in the brawl, she sat in the stands because she was a transfer student.
I was able to watch Shivar’s powerlessness from the stands, and I also clearly watched him react in opposition to Gaia’s divine power.
I was very embarrassed at the time, but that didn’t last long. Because there was more important work left than Sivar.
“I see you’re doing well.”
“······Thank you.”
An oriental teahouse with a completely different atmosphere from an ordinary cafe. A place where a dragon symbolizing the Hwan Empire is painted on the ceiling.
Dan Yerin maintained her composure as she looked at the man sitting across from her. But it was difficult for her to even suppress her agitated heart.
“Yes. I ran away because I wanted to live, but I should be living well.”
“··· ···”
“Thanks to your disappearance, it has become more difficult for us.”
A neatly trimmed beard and hair tied up. Finally, a man with a stubborn look said that.
These words may seem sarcastic, but they accurately describe Dan Ye-rin’s situation. However, when Yerin heard her words, she could not reply.
She
She instead glanced at the people guarding either side of him. Two men also wearing Oriental-style clothing.
Unlike a man with a stubborn look, this is a lightweight outfit. However, his strong physique could not be hidden.
‘It looks very dangerous.’
Usually, only one escort is accompanied. However, the man in front, that is, two brothers, accompanied him.
In other words, this means that he is frequently threatened with assassination. Dan Ye-rin recalled what he had just said.
He said that he had become very busy due to going to the academy, a statement with many different meanings.
It appears that competition has intensified as this is perceived as indirectly giving up the right to succession to the throne.
“I came here just to see a wider world, but it seems like my brother has suffered some damage.”
“The third one is dead.”
“··· ···”
“I’ll be dead soon.”
Quite terrifying words came out of the man’s mouth. If he had just said that the third child had died, we could have overlooked it.
But he mentioned that he will die soon. As if he was sure that would happen soon.
An unprecedented wind of blood is blowing against the imperial family. However, Yerin maintained her composure as much as possible and opened her mouth.
“······Abama-mama, don’t you have anything to say?”
“It’s always the same. He believes that only when a strong person becomes emperor will the country become prosperous.”
The achievements of the current emperor of the Hwan Empire are truly at a formidable level. From expanding the territory to defeating the Allied Powers.
However, the atmosphere was unusual due to the forced annexation of the Allied Powers. This is a level of binge eating that goes beyond overeating.
However, since expanding the territory was a significant achievement, the emperor’s power was very strong.
“Little brother.”
“··· ···”
“If you just give up, I can give you a life worth envying. You know how good it is to be ordinary.”
A prince who recommends completely giving up his right to succession to the throne. At the same time, it was a threat.
If you give up the emperor, I will spare your life. Perhaps the reason he came to the academy was to say that.
But Dan Ye-rin snorted. That’s just what they say, but they probably don’t even have the slightest intention to actually save their lives.
He’s a guy who doesn’t trust people in the first place, so he uses all kinds of tricks. Moreover, in this situation, do you accept it warmly?
‘I’d rather take poison.’
Dan Ye-rin smiled. The problem is that you have no power.
If there is any strength to endure, there is no way even that strength can turn the situation around in an unstable situation.
The best way is to attack when they get tired from fighting among themselves. This is best.
“If that were the case, I wouldn’t have come here.”
“Is that so…”
The prince nodded at Dan Yerin’s answer. He smiled meaningfully, as if he knew that would happen.
Afterwards, he stood up and ended the situation. He gestured to the guard warriors guarding his side and ordered them to follow him.
“You’d better be careful tonight. If you get through today, your life will be saved for a while.”
“··· ···”
“Then I guess I’ll just go.”
The prince went outside with his guard. Dan Yerin was sitting quietly at the table alone.
She lowered her head and looked at the teacup. I didn’t drink a single sip of the green tea out of fear that it might be poisonous.
She was told that it was green tea brought from the Allied Powers and Cao Han, not from the Huan Empire. She picked up her teacup and looked outside.
The weather outside the window was cloudy and gloomy. Just looking at it makes me feel ominous.
“······It’s the perfect weather to die.”
Dan Yerin muttered and drank her green tea.
She had an elegant posture, as if she would not lose her dignity until the end.
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Fortunately, there was no poison in the green tea. However, Yerin laughed bitterly at the fact that she did not know whether she was lucky or unlucky.
I think I’ll be in big trouble if I go out today. She decided to stay cooped up in her dorm all day.
Of course, that doesn’t mean we’re doing nothing. Since there is nothing to do, read a book, meditate, etc.
I tried my best to pass the time, but it was extremely boring.
‘Now that I think about it, there was no story about Sivar.’
In this boring reality, Shivar suddenly came to mind. Shivar, the hottest potato at the moment.
The prince did not speak out, perhaps because he was not interested in Sivar, or because he judged the current situation to be more important.
Perhaps they thought there was no need to pay attention to it since it was an academy matter. Clearly, work within one’s own country is more urgent.
‘Is it fortunate?…’
Dan Ye-rin closed the book and looked toward her balcony. Time passed and it became a dark night.
Guardian Yeo Hye has already fallen asleep. Since she is a warrior escort, it is natural for her to sleep early.
She told me to be careful tonight, but since nothing happened, I was even more anxious.
‘Shivar will be okay, right?’
I don’t know anything else, but I’m worried about Sivar. She recalled the time when she had a rejection reaction to Gaia’s divine power.
At that time, Shivar was in great pain. He, who was usually calm, couldn’t bear to say anything when he complained of pain.
‘Is he really the devil?’
As a result, the rumor that Shivar is the devil is spreading widely. However, if you think about it a little, there are many things that do not fit together.
First of all, there are rumors that he is close to the saint, not least because he entered the academy. There is a high possibility that it is simply unfounded news.
But regardless of that, there will be no need to get closer to Sivar in the future.
‘If we get any closer, Sivar will be in danger.’
Shivar is the devil? Honestly, it didn’t really matter.
Humans are a people who even make deals with the devil to achieve what they want.
Furthermore, some of them are so evil that they make even the devil slap his forehead.
Even if you don’t have to go far, isn’t there a brother you met during the day? He was blinded by power and committed all kinds of evil deeds.
‘There’s no way such a good girl is a devil.’
The devil is still a threat to humanity. But ironically, the greatest threat to humanity is fellow humans.
Because the environment in which I was born and raised was the same, I had no choice but to care about fellow humans rather than demons.
Is that why? I wasn’t even interested in the rumor that Shivar was the devil.
I was just worried. I’m afraid he’ll suffer harm by getting involved with me.
‘Fortunately, there are many good people around me…’
Even if you don’t go far, you are close to the daughter of the duke of the Matra Empire.
They are rumored to be having an affair and are even living together. He cannot be easily touched even in the Huan Empire.
In addition, I heard that he is also close to a Tatar princess. From what I heard, it was said to be a combination of a barbarian and a wild man.
Kkugit!
“Hmm?”
Dan Ye-rin looked at her hand with a puzzled expression. The force in her hand holding her book caused the pages to crumple.
Even though I had doubts, I soon put her page back in order. She was so crumpled that her marks were left badly.
‘······Me too.’
A bitter smile came out. I guess I gave him too much of my heart in that short period of time.
A life lived without a single person you can trust. Even the person she trusted the most hit her in the back.
Because Sivar had no background, he was trustworthy. But now I think we have to let him go for his safety.
‘It’s bittersweet.’
Dan Ye-rin sighed and stood up from her seat. Since she can’t sleep, I think she needs to drink something.
I guess I should smoke some tobacco as well. She prepared drinks, glasses, and a gombangdae and headed to her balcony.
There is nothing better than drinking and smoking to soothe a troubled mind. It would be great to have a friend to share a drink with.
Sook-
“······?”
“··· ···”
Could it be that she read minds? Dan Ye-rin couldn’t help but blink her eyes and be embarrassed.
Because her very familiar face popped out from the railing. She couldn’t see well at first because it was dark, but she was okay.
If nothing else, the red eyes shine brightly even in the dark. There is only one person in the academy with those eyes.
“······What are you doing here? Are you here to steal?”
It was Sibar. She should definitely be in the hospital room, so why is she here?
If she returns to the dormitory, there is no need for her to hang on to the railing.
In response to Yerin’s question, Sivar rolled her eyes and then quietly opened her mouth.
“I came here to drink.”
It was a unique tone of voice, but it was a humble voice. I think I’m embarrassed too.
However, Yerin made an absurd expression on his face at his absurd excuse, and then she burst out laughing.
She made me laugh even until the day she decided to break off the relationship. But as of today, she won’t be able to get any closer.
“I’m sorry, but I’d like to drink alone today. So I’d like you to step aside.”
Perhaps we are still being monitored. Then only Shiva will be in danger.
Even if they can’t be dealt with outright, they’ll definitely use tricks. Dan Ye-rin hoped that he would be safe.
“······Yes.”
Shivar meekly withdrew in response to Dan Yerin’s refusal. A deep regret settled on her face.
Dan Ye-rin saw that and her heart sank. I feel like I want to have a drink together.
‘Today could be the last day…Did you just say let’s have a drink together?’
I felt regret. It is doubtful whether we will be able to make it past dawn right now. It would have been better to do it in a cool way.
Soon, Sibar quietly retreated, leaving Dan Ye-rin alone. She looked up at the sky as she drank her drink.
The sky was still overcast with dark clouds, completely blocking even the moonlight. It is darkness close to pitch black.
“Phew-“
After she finished all the alcohol, she smoked a gombangdae. A haze flowed from Dan Yerin’s mouth.
I didn’t think anything of it. Perhaps because it was the beginning of the year, which could be the last, it felt really delicious.
Afterwards, Ye-rin Dan, who had smoked even her gombangdae, walked to the bed, avoiding the rushing water.
Now all I have to do is sleep… But the moment I close my eyes, I will never be able to open them again.
Just before falling into her sleep, she quietly opened her mouth.
“Yeohye.”
“··· ···”
“Everyone knows you’re awake.”
“······Did you know?”
Yeohye’s bed is quite far away. But the voice came from close by.
Dan Ye-rin slowly opened her closed eyes and looked up at her. Yeo-hye, who didn’t even know when she came, approached her.
Clearly different from before, he is wearing black clothes like an assassin. She could see why the prince had told her to be careful tonight.
“Someone told me in advance. You shouldn’t believe it.”
“··· ···”
“I couldn’t believe it, but it turned out to be true.”
Shivar said before. Yeohye says she is not a trustworthy person.
At first, she doubted that statement, but when the situation came up, she realized it too late.
His intuition was more accurate than anything else. At the same time, one thing came to mind.
‘He said he was a trustworthy person…’
I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. But I regretted it.
If he had believed back then, he could have made better memories.
It’s not just about drinking, it’s about better memories.
“Were you your brother’s person?”
“That’s not it.”
“Then it’s a family issue?”
“······Yes.”
“You are a pitiful person too.”
“I’m sorry.”
I even have to apologize. That’s where people live.
Dan Ye-rin, feeling sorry for herself, slowly closed her eyes for a moment.
“Be careful not to overhear in the next room.”
“······Do you have any will?”
“Nothing…”
The moment I was about to say no, one person came to mind. Dan Yerin thought for a moment.
She wonders how Shivar will react if she leaves. Will she go crazy for losing her friend?
I don’t know. Normally, she would have given in without any intention, but Shivar forced his way in.
I never dreamed that just one person could make a difference like this. It’s amazing if it’s amazing in many ways.
“······Tell Sivar not to do anything.”
“Are you talking about wild people?”
“Yes.”
“I understand.”
Sweet-
At the same time, Yeohye slowly raised her hand. A dagger is held tightly in her hand.
Dan Ye-rin quietly waited for her pain to come. I hope she lets go without suffering.
Then, just as Yeo-hye was about to drive her dagger into Ye-rin’s heart.
Chin-
Yeo-hye’s hand stopped, not intentionally, but intentionally. As if someone had blocked it.
Yeohye was startled and turned her head. Since she didn’t feel anything, she was more embarrassed than reacting.
“What are you?”
The bright red eyes were shining in the darkness.
Like the eyes of a beast glowing in the dark.