233 – Do Somethin’ (3)
Theo’s firm refusal.
Isabella, who was used to having a poker face, also failed to manage her facial expression for a moment.
‘What, what…?’
It was the first time I had been rejected since becoming the first saint.
Starting from small requests to big ones. If it was her own request, everyone listened to it, no matter what she was thinking.
Everyone I’ve dealt with so far knows that saying something nice doesn’t mean it’s a request.
As a result of the investigation, Theo was a highly intelligent and creative person.
Her academic ability is excellent, and she was the youngest person ever to stand on the podium at an academic seminar.
But what Isabella paid more attention to was his interpersonal skills.
He has firmly established himself within a short period of time within the warrior department, which is filled with children with strong egos. It is proof that he is quick-witted and has excellent people-handling skills.
‘But you refuse my request…?’
Isabella quickly suppressed her doubts and asked back.
“Can I ask why?”
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“This is something I really need.”
Theo still answered immediately without any hesitation.
“······.”
Isabella decided to change her strategy.
“I’ll be honest. “I asked headquarters if I could retrieve [Renimid’s Mercy] From the Balderk family, and they said I could do it if it was within my power.”
“Yes.”
“I also know that you brought 3 parts of [Lennymid’s Mercy] Into the academy some time ago. “That item can produce a set effect with just 3 parts, but the true effect comes when all 5 parts are worn.”
“I know. “I think the remaining two parts are on the desk right now.”
Theo looked at Isabella’s desk where she had been staying a moment ago.
There was a sword and shield on it.
“As expected, I know it well. So I want it back. For the first time in a while, I need some results. And they say they lent it to the Balderk family, but don’t you think it’s a bit wrong to not return it for over 200 years? “If you return it now, I’ll report it to headquarters.”
After saying that, Isabella looked at Theo intently.
To be honest, I was getting annoyed inside. This was the first time since she became the First Saint that she had been so aggressive towards her partner.
If she had said this much, even the dumbest person would have understood.
“As I said before, it is difficult to return it now because it is something I need. I will return it directly when I graduate from the academy. “If you want, you can fill out an IOU.”
But Theo did not change.
‘Did you stick a dick in this bastard’s ear?’
Isabella couldn’t bear it anymore and frowned openly.
I had an IOU, and now was important.
For the first reason, three years later is too late.
Based on the response from headquarters, it is highly likely that an issue occurred at headquarters that she was not aware of.
We don’t know how things will change from day to day. So, starting tomorrow, we are going to find out what is going on at headquarters.
The second reason was simpler than the first.
My self-esteem was very hurt.
Ever since I was young, it was natural for me to stand on top of the other person’s head. But the silver-haired guy in front of me can’t read his mind, and I don’t know why he’s holding his head up high.
‘After… It’s a waste of a card to take out now.’
That stimulated Isabella’s desire to win.
If she were her usual self, she would never have done such a high-risk, low-return action.
But now, without her knowledge, she was being emotionally controlled.
Isabella rested her chin on both hands and glared at Theo for a moment before opening her mouth.
“I don’t know if it was intentional or not… But you’re really good at negotiating. Okay. “Then I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse.”
“······.”
Theo did not respond in any particular way.
Just looking into Isabella’s golden eyes.
Looking at that quiet gaze, Isabella cleared her throat and continued speaking.
“I will give you information about your family’s current situation. It will be of great help to you. “I will bet on my honor.”
After saying that, Isabella carefully observed her Theo’s reaction.
He was still calm and unchanged, but the corners of her mouth were gently turning up.
‘I can hear the sound of my head rolling all the way up here.’
The mysterious guy in front of me has embarrassed me many times, but there is one thing I am sure of.
The point is that human beings do not hesitate when it comes to their own gain.
Also, the higher the intelligence, the stronger the tendency to do so.
Since he put his honor on the line, he will agree to the deal.
‘If you want to roll your head a little more…’
I’m sure they’ll ask you to give them a rough idea of what it’s about.
Well, it’s over at that moment.
The card she is preparing is not something that anyone with ties to the Balderk family can easily overlook.
The corners of Isabella’s mouth are turning up like that──
“We already know that the head of the family is in contact with impure forces.”
──Theo poured cold water on me.
Isabella’s eyes widened and her mouth opened.
He already knew the cards she had prepared.
“Well, how did you do that──”
“Is this some other information?”
Despite Theo’s questions, there was no answer from Isabella.
“······.”
He just looked at Theo with trembling golden eyes.
Theo accepted that gaze for a few seconds and spoke.
“If you have nothing more to say…”
Isabella still just stared at her Theo with wide eyes.
Theo stood up from his seat.
“It’s late at night, so I’ll just go now, Isabella.”
When Isabella still couldn’t say anything, Theo immediately came out of the student council room.
About 10 minutes after Theo left.
“······Well, there are people like that.”
Isabella muttered in a weak voice. Her eyes were still fixed on the door he left.
* * *
After leaving the student council room, I used [Haste] Magic to quickly escape the area.
It was only after I arrived at the circular carriage stop that I was finally able to take a breather.
‘It was really difficult.’
After a long time, Theo inside me came out.
It was very difficult to manage my facial expressions. It’s been a long time since I used up a lot of mental energy.
‘I thought it would be quiet for a while…’
The reason must have been the meeting with Isabella.
After possessing this body, what I have clearly learned is that the original owner of this body likes luxurious and beautiful things. Whether it is an object, an animal, or an action… It does not discriminate between types.
Of course, Isabella meets all of those conditions.
She is the first saint of the Lenny Mead Church, and not only has one of the most noble statuses on the entire continent, but she is also beautiful.
Her white skin, red lips, hair and eyes shining like gold.
Not only Isabella’s face but also her body has no uneven parts.
Except for the fact that her chest is excessively large, she perfectly matches the image of a saint that some people imagine.
By the way──
‘I guess I can’t use [Mind Reading].’
I felt from the beginning that he couldn’t read my mind in the conversation, but I was convinced when he mentioned the Balderk family and said he would make me an offer I couldn’t refuse.
‘That’s strange.’
In this work, there was never a problem with her [Mind Reading] Ability.
No, there can be no problem.
Her [Mind Reading] Is not an ability that can be turned on or off when desired.
I don’t know why, but it’s a good thing for me.
Without [Her Mind Reading], There was a possibility of having her join her plan to destroy Turning White.
The corners of my mouth naturally rose.
There are so many ways to use her that it’s hard to think of them.
‘If you can’t use [Mind Reading], It would be good to hang out with other people.’
For Isabella, who has been exposed to the abyss of the ‘real’ human mind for a long time, not knowing other people’s minds would actually be a cure.
She doesn’t know what happened to her, but her Pandora’s box was fortunately closed.
While I was gathering my thoughts, I boarded the circular carriage that had already arrived.
Starting tomorrow, full-fledged first-year team classes will begin.
······What other damn incidents and accidents will happen?
In this work, from this point on, messy things started happening in earnest.
‘Well, worrying about things that haven’t happened is a waste of mental energy.’
As soon as I got to my room, I washed up and went to sleep right away.
* * *
VIP room located at the Polaris Immigration Office.
“Om-nyom-nyom-nyom.”
Luna was sitting comfortably on the large, old-fashioned sofa provided in the space, eating pudding.
─Meow.
Her pet cat Pippi was also squatting on the sofa, licking pudding.
A scene where a young girl of about 10 years old and a cat happily eat pudding.
“······.”
Yves Balderk, head of the Polaris Immigration Office, looked back and forth between the documents Luna brought and the strange scene with a dumbfounded expression.
‘That is the true identity of the person who is called the living legend of the continent…’
It was completely different from the cool appearance I saw in fairy tales when I was young.
The illusion was shattered.
‘No. Looking at the document, it says that he is currently mentally unstable…’
The document Luna brought was written by Lilia Rune Hestia, a 7th circle mage and owner of the Black Tower, one of only about 100 people on the continent.
It is not a forged document because it has a magic seal that proves that it was written by her.
Luna, who was sweating like that, opened her mouth.
“I… Lunaflora. So, is it that you have business in the underworld of Polaris… To find the person who created the [Mass Teleport] Scroll?”
“Yes, that’s right! But give me one more of this. “It’s delicious!”
“······Yes.”
Thinking that you must be in a very unstable state, Eve brought another pudding.