254 – 5+1 – 4
I was confused for a while after hearing what Yuris said, but I quickly regained my senses.
Chief 4 likes me. Actually, it is not incomprehensible. Precisely, it’s not something to be shocked at now—— might be the right word.
Doesn’t Marghetta, who was dumped by me once, Mad Jong-gong, who has a difference in status and race, Louise and Irina, who haven’t met for a year, and even the 1st section chief, who is working together?
‘I was kind to section 4.’
Empty your mind and judge from an objective perspective. Section 4 had more reasons to like me than 5, but definitely not few.
I picked up the 4th section chief who had lost everything including his family and home because of the war, and fed, clothed, and put him to sleep. I don’t remember ever being abused. He also awakened his talent for nothingness, which Section 4 had not awakened and neglected.
Besides, you pushed me back and forth for the revival of Lesson 4, so I finally got to where I am today. Although he is not yet a titled nobleman, he is a mere knight, but he is a talented person who is actually guaranteed to receive a title someday.
‘You might like it?’
No matter how you think about it, you did really well. Isn’t it just following the common salvation cliché?
“I should have been moderately handsome.”
This sinful man. I was bewitched by a woman without even knowing it. My sin is deep and deep.
“Master. We don’t care, but you shouldn’t say that in front of other people.”
“I’m sorry.”
A terrifyingly objective judgment. However, from the point of view of others who do not know anything, he is a narcissist.
Fortunately, since Yuris knew the relationship between me and the 4th section, I passed on it without incident, but it’s not something I can say in front of other people like Yuris said.
“By the way, are you sure?”
Still, he asked again while stroking his hair. If Julis told me directly, he would have certainty and grounds, but there is such a thing as if.
At the age of Julis, she is just interested in dating. She can let her imagination run wild even if she is just with a close friend. Couldn’t she simply misunderstand an intimate relationship as a relationship between a man and a woman as a boss-subordinate?
“In the mansion, everyone knows except the owner.”
“…Yes.”
After hearing the firm answer, even the possibility of what if was gone.
That’s right… I was the only one who didn’t know… My eyesight was trash…
“Everyone didn’t say anything, but they must have been anxious? The ring on the owner’s hand is growing, but Penelia is nowhere to be seen…”
Juris sighed as he spoke. It was as if the 4th section was pitiful, but the trembling in her voice could not be hidden.
She is blunt, but she is gentle with the members of Department 4 and the employees of the mansion. From the point of view of section 4, those people are a new family to replace the ones lost in the war.
Julis also followed the 4th section like her real sister. That’s why she must have been worried about her sister suffering from her unrequited love, and that she couldn’t even achieve her unrequited love.
“Hey, so, master… Fenelia is a good person too…”
“Okay.”
She knew what she wanted to say, so she cut off Julis. No matter how much I’m not the type to get rid of employees, how courageous I must have been to say this to the owner.
And just as Yuris cares about her 4th section, I also care about 4th section. It is my first disciple, and it is Section 4 that led Section 4, which almost disappeared into history.
She took care of and raised her orphaned child from the beginning to the end, so how could she not become attached to her?
He’s older than me to say he’s raised.
“If it’s the confession of section 4, I’ll take it seriously. Whether it’s today, tomorrow, or next year.”
Yes, I do not intend to take it lightly when it comes to the confession of Section 4. A person who is more reliable than any subordinate and has all kinds of affection. There is no reason to dislike him or to push him away.
If I hadn’t received anyone’s confession, at least if only one person had confessed, wouldn’t I have already worn five rings?
Even if it increases to six, it’s only half of the golden ball─
“…Me, master?”
“Huh?”
“Unnie, I don’t think I’d confess first…”
It’s a negative comment, but I couldn’t give a proper refutation.
‘Definitely.’
Chief 4 is always strict, serious and quiet. I couldn’t think of the image of Section 4 confessing first. In fact, it’s a little hard to imagine even getting married.
And if I had the courage to confess first, I would have done it a long time ago.
“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”
I patted the head of Julis, who seemed a little downcast, and soothed him.
If the opponent doesn’t move, I’ll have to move. If I didn’t know, I would have passed on it, but I can’t pretend I don’t know because I know the heart of section 4.
***
I hurriedly headed to the master’s mansion. Since he has just returned to the system, there are many things to take care of, but they cannot be prioritized over his master’s call.
– Long time no see. Is this the first time since the red wave?
“Yes, manager. Sorry for not greeting you first.”
– It’s okay. It can’t be helped if you’re busy with work.
I couldn’t bear to raise my head when I saw the owner smiling as if nothing was wrong. While I was away, my master suffered the humiliation of being detained. As the master’s servant, I couldn’t even visit her, what a shame.
Even so, Master didn’t blame it. My master doesn’t contact me first when I’m out on a mission. If the communication port sounds at an important moment, there is no such thing as a nuisance.
– Will you come to the mansion while you have time? It’s been a while since I’ve seen your face.
“I’ll be right there.”
– No, he should have just returned, but there’s no need to overdo it.
“I’ll be right there.”
– …Yes.
So, as soon as the master invited me, I ran right away.
I left the work to be done to the unit commander. The unit commander also said it was the master’s invitation, so he pushed his back to tell him to go quickly, so he can trust and entrust it.
“Oh, you’re here soon?”
And unfortunately, the owner was waiting for me at the front door.
Theo and Hans, who are on duty as guards, greet each other, but to be honest, it’s hard to see. I’m sorry, but I hope you both understand. The owner greets you personally, so how can you not be thrilled?
“Let’s go in. Julis missed a lot. Oh, Sophia too.”
“Yes, manager.”
When Master mentioned Julis, a bitter smile came out. While I can’t hear from her, she feels uncomfortable thinking about the child she must have had.
“Are you too busy to be able to contact me even once?”
“Yes. The shortage of pro-empires has rapidly decreased, and supply has not been easy. As winter approaches, activities are not comfortable.”
“It can’t be helped. Winters in the north are brutal.”
Seeing the master click his tongue, he felt like he had committed a crime.
No, it’s a sin. As the master’s servant, he has to solve the master’s concerns, but he is still unable to deal with the northern issue and is stuck.
“Don’t take it to heart. It’s the first time in the history of the empire to search all over the north.”
As if he had read my mind, the owner personally patted my shoulder and comforted me.
“Thank you.”
I had no choice but to bow my head at that benevolence.
I bowed my head because I couldn’t make any progress, but next year, let’s try to stand tall in front of my master.
This time, I lowered my head in a different way than before.
“Fenelia. Is there anything you want to say to me?”
As soon as I entered the empty drawing room, the owner said something that my heart couldn’t stand.
‘Fenelia.’
His hands began to tremble of their own accord. My breathing started to quicken. If you suddenly call me by name, what should I do if you do this without warning?
It really happened without any warning or sign. The last time Master called someone by name was when he was really angry.
However, the current owner was smiling happily rather than being angry. He continued from the front door to the drawing room.
– How happy I was when the manager called me Erzebet.
Suddenly, I remembered the conversation I had with Elizabeth before contacting the owner. It really was. Indeed, Master started calling us by name. I can finally be called by my name by my master.
…And I couldn’t bear to raise my head because I knew the reason.
– Do you know how many people have confessed to the manager? I’m fifth. There are four in front of me.
Ezebet’s pressure seemed to be frustrating. There, Yuris’ longing contact.
If you don’t notice even after experiencing such a thing in one day, it’s a matter of intelligence. Fortunately, I have no intellectual problems.
Even when I didn’t say anything, the owner made a fortune himself. He whispered his name softly, and personally asked if there was anything he wanted to say.
‘Master…’
My eyes grew hot at that generosity. What a merciful person you are.
That’s why you have to bring out the words you’ve been hiding, the words you’ve been trying to carry with you for the rest of your life. The master is so considerate, but if he doesn’t say anything, there’s no such thing as disloyalty, and it can’t be rude.
“Actually, there’s something I’ve been wanting to say for a long time.”
I quietly raised my head while trying to calm my eyes that were getting hot.
Then I saw the owner, who was still smiling.
“I dared to hold the manager in my heart. I had feelings that I shouldn’t have dared to have with the manager who gave me a grace that is unique in the world.”
It’s embarrassing. I spoke the secret that I had to keep hidden for the rest of my life, and that I had told Elizabeth not to tell anyone.
It’s an ugly secret. The one who has received everything, the one who wants more, the one who is greedy, longs for the one who dares to give grace. Isn’t it overbearing that you can’t tell anyone?
Nevertheless, the master still smiled. He showed no disappointment or anger.
“But don’t worry.”
I quickly added to the master like that.
“I don’t dare want to be by your side. I will stay by your side and protect you.”
Even if he had his master in his heart, he wouldn’t want anything beyond that. I dare not know the subject and do not wish to become the master’s wife.
It is natural. How can a master and a dog, a swordsman and a sword, a god and a believer become husband and wife? A dog must end with a dog, a sword with a sword, and a Shinto with a Shinto. Even if he harbors an uncontrollable mind, he must not go beyond it.
That’s why I’m just your dog, your sword, and your follower. It is content to just hang around the master and be able to see the master.
“If the manager allows it, I will spend my whole life supporting him, my wife, and even my children.”
I told the owner with that heart.
I’m happy enough to serve my master.
***
What is it?
What is this?
‘Crazy.’
An unexpected reaction came.
No, I just expected Section 4 to be silent or change his mind.
I thought I was going to confess without being ashamed…
‘Is love right?’
Confused. Something is strange. Obviously love is right, but the direction is twisted somewhere.
He even talks about that twisted love casually.
‘…Are you stuck with Lesson 4?’
I thought so too. Department 4 where the Minister, I, and those guys soaked in. A lineup that is not all normal.
Unfortunately, the madness of the 4th section was passed on to the 4th section chief. Although the name of Department 4 changed to Mukgwangdae, the madness remained.
“Boo, manager!?”
I was so filled with guilt and pity that I hugged Section 4. I felt the 4th section tremble in my arms, so I hugged her tighter.
I’m sorry, section 4.
The madness left by the ancestors made the posterity suffer.
‘I’ll definitely fix it.’
It’s time to guide the twisted love in the right direction.