145 – Dragon’s Heart (4)
-Actually, I am from the imperial family.
When I first heard about that. So, at first, for a simple reason, I was peeking through the crack in the door and listening to the story inside.
A little more precisely.
At the moment when Dante clearly revealed himself as being from the imperial family.
Beatrice suddenly felt as if her heart had stopped.
Suddenly, I put my hand to my heart, and belatedly came to my senses and raised my head. She examines the situation beyond the crack in the door.
It wasn’t visible, though.
-Dean, do you know about an institution called Paradise?
Nevertheless, the voice was clearly heard.
Even if I didn’t want to hear it, I couldn’t.
Dante said. He said that he was a member of the royal family who was not recorded in the genealogy, and that he was also a human being who had spent his entire life locked up in a facility called Paradise.
The reason I brought that up was probably to explain the evil dragon heart implanted in me.
I could understand that. Because it’s a simple reason.
But, but.
At that moment, Beatrice was so frightened that her heart was pounding so hard that she could not even speak. Of course, there was another fundamental reason.
Isn’t that right?
Of course, Beatrice knew.
I found out Dante’s origins.
Imperial family. The son of the previous Grand Duke. A boy who was originally filled with resentment toward the world, having been treated as an inhumane experiment in a facility that could be said to be the empire’s bastard.
That is Dante.
At least, that was certainly the case with the past and future that Beatrice ‘saw’ with Jibril’s ability.
So I thought.
He now wishes that the Dante he knew would not disappear. He wants things to remain the way they are now, the way he treats himself.
Was it selfish?
Actually, even if that were the case, I was at a loss for words to refute, but I thought that such things had become meaningless now.
Dante found his memory.
He was able to properly explain that he came from the imperial family and through what process the heart of the dragon came to be in me.
What does that mean?
Perhaps, as I predicted with Jibril a while ago, something similar to the original future given to Dante could happen.
That scary thought came to mind.
I couldn’t help but think of it.
“… ….”
When I think about it later, it was the first time I really felt or felt something like that. My heart is pounding. It felt like my lips were dry.
I think I should go into the dean’s office right away and ask about it, but the legs just don’t move as if they’re fixed.
‘I hate poetry.’
Likewise, when I think about it now, I don’t know why I necessarily considered such an extreme possibility as the top priority.
Yes, I think I thought so at the time.
Now the Dante he knew is gone.
Because I regained my memory, that’s it.
‘…… No.’
It was a narrow-minded and narrow-minded idea.
To the point where I felt ashamed of myself at that time.
But, whatever it was, he was saying that he thought that way at the time.
But I didn’t try to solve anything.
The fact that I couldn’t find a way to solve it was a secondary cause, and the more fundamental one was probably just because I was scared and anticipating Dante’s reaction.
Because of this, she just went through the scale of her delusion on her own.
Did Dante really regain his memories? If so, when did you regain your memories? Is it really a royal castle?
What on earth happened then?
Now that I think about it, it was hard to believe that he had met a warlock in the middle of the castle.
I thought maybe it had something to do with it.
…… What is clear is that such a sign could not be confirmed until arriving at the imperial castle or island. That will undoubtedly be true.
That’s right, if he had regained his memories before then, he wouldn’t have reacted like that in front of the emperor.
In the face of the emperor’s further actions, he shouldn’t have made an expression that he was just going to listen to some nonsense.
‘…… When?’
That was about it.
Beatrice managed to control her thoughts and looked back at Jibril with an expression of sorrow.
Was it hoping for an answer, or was it to come up with a solution together?
She herself didn’t really know what she was thinking at that time, but it didn’t really matter to her.
“…… Miss Jibril?”
She naturally thought that she would have the same concerns and react similarly. She thought
No.
“… ….”
Jibril’s expression was not confused, distraught, or at least not in fear.
She was rather calm.
Just like the waves in a calm lake, they are just quietly looking at Dante.
At least there was no fear there.
Unlike before, that is.
“…… After.”
If I were to explain in more detail Jibril’s expression at that moment, let me describe it.
That was the feeling.
As if to say, ‘I thought so.’
Jibril was calm and calm.
Snap!
It was that very moment.
A short ringing noise.
The door to the dean’s office opened.
“Ah.”
“…… Uh.”
At that very moment, both Beatrice and Djibril had no choice but to have the same reaction.
Light leaking in through the screeching open door.
The people reflected there are none other than three people.
No, it looked like two people and a magic sword.
“…… What?!”
Tsumei, who briefly looked embarrassed, immediately started screaming, and the three, who were already tense for other reasons, had no choice but to collapse.
On the other side of the open door.
So, inside the dean’s office.
Wudangtangtang!
…… It was a disaster caused by a state of rigidity.
*****
If you say that a lot has happened, it may not be easy to understand.
But just as the saying goes, a lot happened.
It was a short period of time, but how many things happened during that time?
There wasn’t enough space to explain it one by one.
But first, before I could get a few more hits from the saintly woman with complicated feelings, fortunately Tsumei took on the role of mediator.
Thanks to this, Beatrice, who was filled with excitement in many ways, was soon able to calm down.
“…… Hmm. “I think everyone is ready to hear the story.”
Anyway, for that reason, a space for dialogue was created.
I guess it’s time to tell you a little about myself.
‘But I can’t just tell everything as it is.’
Of course, I had no intention of bringing up the topic of possession, that is, that I am a second soul, slightly different from Dante.
Because that is a fact that must be kept secret at all costs.
However, the two girls, Beatrice and Djibril, seemed to be asking me for an explanation for the same purpose, so it was definitely necessary to tell them a little bit.
Even if he pretended not to, Flügel remained silent and listened, and Tsumei pricked his ears as if he was openly curious.
So what on earth did you reveal? In the end, I had no choice but to come up with a concept and go with it.
It’s not perfect, but it still uses memory loss as a justification.
The story went on for quite some time, but to summarize it was simple as follows.
1. My memories before entering the academy were mostly blurry.
2. Still, there was some knowledge that remained, and the fact that I knew the various secrets about the underground, the demon sword, and the fall of the dragons here was largely due to the influence of Paradise.
3. Anyway, I didn’t mean to fool you. Actually, I didn’t remember everything about paradise before I went to the island.
4. Anyway, this time, I experienced some kind of incident in the imperial castle, and somehow I regained my memories.
To summarize briefly, is this what it feels like?
Although explanations were included to make up for the suspicious aspects of my whereabouts, it would be convenient to think of it as roughly that feeling.
“…… I’m sorry for not telling you earlier. I kept thinking that we should set up a date sometime and have a conversation. “I didn’t know you would get caught like this first.”
Anyway, I ended my explanation and excuse like that.
The good news is that their expressions at this moment are not that bad.
Actually, when I told Tsumei about her origins without much hesitation, she didn’t seem to have any doubts that this bastard might have been trying to keep her from talking until the end.
Everyone seemed a little disappointed, but…
“I roughly expected it. Jibril’s ability is also an ability, and I thought it was a bit surprising that Riche became friendly with Jibril at some point like Riche did…….”
Still, there was no excuse for that part either.
I started talking by pointing precisely at Jibril.
So, let’s go back in time a little and when Jibril first came to the Academy. In other words, when she tried to kill me or detain me.
At the time, I did not know that she was an astrologer, and I had assumed that there must be some reason why she was showing a hostile attitude toward me.
Could it be that she saw my future?
Could it be related to the old memories I lost?
Even if I continued to think about it, I couldn’t figure out the exact situation, but the moment I saw him strangely struggling with Beatrice after he reappeared after the sports festival, I couldn’t help but notice.
I thought there was some kind of contact between the two.
That’s why I thought. The memories I lost may be very dangerous, and if the hero from the East came to get rid of me in advance, that would probably be the case.
However, when I saw that they were favorable to me again, I was able to understand their purpose.
They are hoping that I will not find my memories.
“Well, that’s what it feels like. And now, when I visited the island this time, I was able to find the memory, and this is the story.”
Anyway, my long story came to an end.
It was quite a natural reaction for Beatrice and Djibril to begin avoiding eye contact.
Of course, I don’t think so, but wouldn’t it be possible for them to know that I lost my memory but not tell them?
In other words, it is a deception.
I repeat, I really had no idea.
Those two people won’t know about that, whatever.
‘It doesn’t really matter.’
To be clear, I didn’t particularly hate the attitude of those two people. What other reason is there to hate?
In fact, I guess I was touched in my own way by the fact that they viewed me more favorably…….
Anyway, the conclusion is this.
“I found memories from my childhood, but I have no intention of doing anything again. “No matter how much I lived with negative emotions at the time.”
The present is more important than anything else.
I don’t want to lose that ‘now.’
That was the final conclusion.
Also, that was my truth.
It’s a bit embarrassing, though. To be honest and serious -.
I liked it now.
To the point where I felt like I wanted to carry Dante’s memories with me, but I didn’t want to get swept away and lose this moment.
That was my conclusion, and it will continue to be my central point that will not change in the future.
“Um… ….”
But, yes. Slightly contrary to the surprising conclusion I came to, the atmosphere here has become quite uncomfortable.
Needless to say, only two people were the cause.
First of all, excluding Flügel and Tsumei, for whom this was completely unheard of, we are talking about Beatrice and Jibril.
One of them couldn’t even make eye contact with me and was so hesitant.
‘…… ‘This is also amazing.’
I was a little amazed at her and her attitude as another girl.
Because it was truly worth it.
Given his usual personality, there was a 90% chance that the guy who couldn’t make eye contact with me and was fidgeting would have to be Jibril…….
The current situation is exactly the opposite.
In other words, the girl who could not look at me properly at this moment was Beatrice, but rather the confident girl who was looking straight into my eyes was Djibril Anais.
I looked at her with small admiration.
At the same time, he asked a question with a glance.
Do you have something to say?
Actually, Jibril’s expression and eyes felt exactly like that right now.
“Um… ….”
As a result, soon Jibril actually separated her lips.
She glanced at me, letting out her weak drool.
Is she choosing her words, or is she hesitating? She seemed to hesitate for a moment, but soon she spoke in a very calm voice, which was different from usual.
“I didn’t really have anything to say, but… …. Still, I think I definitely have something I want to give back.”
Two words with a somewhat unusual nuance are spoken.
I tilted my head and asked.
“You mean, to me?”
“Yes.”
Jibril immediately nodded her head, and then she gently placed her hand on her chest and continued speaking again.
“Actually, I knew.”
I knew it.
“I’m telling you that on this trip to the islands, the master regained her memories there.”
I knew that I had regained my memories.
That was another quite embarrassing declaration.
Not only me, but her Beatrice also looks back at her with an expression of surprise. Her voice, calling her weakly, ‘Miss Jibril?’ Felt somehow trembling.
Djibril, who broke into a slight cold sweat at Beatrice’s call, soon opened his lips again, pretending not to hear.
“…… I came to know him when he came back and saw me for the first time in a long time. “It really comes naturally.”
Jibril swallowed a weak cough and looked at me. She looks me straight in the eyes.
Next:
“The look in their eyes was different.”
“… ….”
“It has been a long time since astrology was performed against my will or while I was conscious.”
She tapped her own eyes for a moment and smiled forlornly.
Soon, he exhales, looking slightly relaxed.
“…… I certainly hoped you wouldn’t find your memories. “The ridiculous nicknames and the promise to serve you closely were all part of that wish.”
Her green eyes were looking at me.
Though those two eyes were definitely cloudy.
Nevertheless, it felt incomparably more comfortable and soft than before.
“But the reason I had such a wish was ultimately due to my fear of the future you might create. “Now that your condition is like this, isn’t there nothing to worry about?”
Then he smiles. She smiled brightly.
As if this incident was very fortunate.
A light and common smile, but not easily seen on Jibril, such a youthful smile.
As if that was enough for Jibril, she withdrew her gaze from me.
“If you just remain as you are, I have nothing more to ask for. Therefore.”
After saying that briefly, he paused for a moment.
She covered her cheek with her hair, as if she was a little embarrassed.
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“…… Please remain like that in the future.”
Next:
“My master.”
“… ….”
First of all, there was some added backstory that she didn’t particularly want to hear.
…… Should I say thank you for this? For being nice to me?
‘I don’t think so.’
It was around this time that I was having really uncertain thoughts in my mind.
Even though Jibril’s words stopped just in time, the conversation was not over yet.
Kkwaak-.
“…… “Eh.”
At that moment, Jibril let out her withered voice. The cause was nothing else.
Beatrice’s hand had already reached the nape of her neck.
“Miss Jibril.”
The tone was somehow cold and frozen.
Jibril trembles.
Her head creaked and turned to the side, and right there was Beatrice, holding her by the back of her neck.
Just like a mother cat does to her kittens.
Swiss-
I grabbed it and shook it.
Swish swish-
Shake it back and forth.
Swish swish swish-
…… It started shaking up and down and left and right.
‘That’s right.’
It seemed a bit dizzy.
Everything I see makes me motion sick.
“Now, wait a minute, saint. No, saint? “Leave this aside—.”
“Did you know?”
“Yes, yes?”
At that point, Jibril tried to say something, but it was no use.
Beatrice’s eyes had already lost their vitality.
In an instant, she placed her forehead in front of Jibril and soon began spitting out each word in a beautiful, soft, and gentle voice.
“Did you know that Dante found her memories?”
“If you knew, since when, when we arrived at the academy?”
“…… “But why didn’t you tell me?”
“No, that, that.”
Horribly, Jibril began to tremble incessantly. It feels like a herbivore facing a typhoon.
Of course, Beatrice paid no attention and continued to speak her cold voice.
“You probably knew I would be surprised. “I don’t think I knew.”
“You knew. My thoughts, commitments, determination, and sincerity. Things like that. Yes?”
“No one knows that better than you. “Because I told you everything despite my shame.”
“…… I mean, yo. “That’s because I couldn’t find a chance to say it.”
Jibril’s body gradually shrunk step by step.
Her shoulders narrow, her back arches, and her head falls below her length.
Nevertheless, Beatrice seemed to be truly shocked, and as if she could not express this feeling of betrayal in words, she shook off Jibril.
…… Physically.
Swish swish-
“Tell me something. What’s the matter. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”
“I was so worried about that just a little while ago.”
“Actually, you noticed, right? “Haven’t you seen me suffer alone?”
“Oh, I’m sure you saw it. You must have seen it. So, what do you think?”
“… ….”
“I guess it was fun to look around?”
It’s cold.
The horse’s dagger flies and turns Jibril’s entire body into a human skewer.
“…… Hmm, hmm.”
Soon Tsumei patted my head and stood up, naturally picking up the flugel that was buried on one side of the sofa and leaving.
It looks like work is about to start soon.
I also tried to get up after her.
I feel like it has to be that way.
It seems that Beatrice and Jibril need a place and time to talk to each other, so it would be good to be sensible and avoid the place.
“Wait a minute.”
I thought so.
“It won’t take long, so sit down and wait. “We should go together.”
…… It was a mistake.
“You have quite a lot to talk about with me, too.”
“… ….”
I was silent, and before long I decided to be a good kid.
“Okay, then let’s do that.”
Of course, she nodded as if she knew, and sat back down.
I was planning to calmly wait for the conversation(?) Between the two girls to end.
But the good news is that at least I didn’t really do anything wrong this time. Should we rather say that the position is the opposite?
The current Beatrice seems to be indebted to me due to her memory loss.
Anyway, the misunderstanding was resolved and the situation was resolved, so I thought everything had been resolved well. Because of this, there won’t be any resentment between us.
Good, good.
I nodded to myself.
‘Hmm.’
I just thought it would be easier to think of it that way.