Being back like a fairy – 1
I haven’t been at the academy for very long, but it’s the first time I’ve seen the headmaster’s expression so relaxed. The expression of a wise man who seems to have put down all his worries in the world. Would it have been the same for the old master with the fable line in front of him?
Of course I can fully understand. If you were an imperial mage, especially if you were a principal who had served in the military, he would have no choice but to come into contact with Lord Majong often. Even I, whom I met for a few years, was like this, but the principal’s feelings must have been truly devastating.
I was just living as an academy principal and wanted to get out of the shadow of Lord Ma, but when I intuited the unique magic of Lord Ma, it must have seemed like the world was collapsing. You must have heard all kinds of thoughts. Is Louise the beloved disciple of Duke Majong? Wouldn’t that be the justification for going in and out of the academy?
“His Excellency Majong asked you to take good care of Louise.”
– I see. It’s fortunate that His Excellency is entrusting a student with the Inspection Director’s trust.
But my words dispelled the principal’s anxiety. The fact that Prince Mahjong entrusted Louise to me meant that at least the probability that Prince Mahjong would descend directly to the academy was extremely small. And that’s good news for me too. To greet the duke at the academy?
‘Just imagining it is terrifying.’
If a prince, a prince, or the next saint should be put on top of a duke to take care of them, an innocent verdict would come out even if they threw off all the bonds and restraints of the world right away and escaped. If the judiciary has a conscience, it should. If a duke is warded in the office of the Minister of Justice, can he survive?
I shook my head for a moment at the bitter thoughts rushing in, then I tried to cover it with happy memories.
– Are you in a hurry? If something happens while the inspector is away, we’ll do our best to deal with it, so you don’t have to rush.
– I’m glad it ended safely.
After contacting the principal, I contacted the vice-principal and Villar that they had returned. And the response is truly impressive. I was so happy with that trivial response to my concerns and regards.
An elderly person who seems to cast magic if he is wrong during a conversation, and a high-ranking person who is worried that I might make a mistake, even though I am grateful to him. I felt the satisfaction of being able to have a normal conversation while talking to such people.
‘This is the right place to work.’
In the inspection department, if I was too casual, I would get hit and run. Even half of the subordinates are embarrassing bastards no matter where they are given. Really, if I hadn’t raised them, what would they have been doing?
On the other hand, the academy has no obvious superiors, including the principal. There are several noble bloodlines to keep an eye on, but with the title of advisor and the mindset of ‘Prince Neg when he graduates anyway’, he can live comfortably. And there are normal work colleagues like vice principal and Villars.
‘I heard that you only know it’s spring after it’s passed.’
When I was at the academy, I wanted to finish everything and go back to the inspection department, but after spending a few hours in the inspection department, the academy turned out to be a fairy. Sorry for swearing at you, Academy. I didn’t know there would be such a warm spring next to me.
When the fairy went to the club room enjoying the spring that danced down from the sky, there was someone who shouldn’t be there at this time.
“Brother, are you here?”
Feeling the presence of the club room, as if a customer had come, she hurriedly entered, and Louise greeted her with a bright smile as she hugged her cheek and made whipped cream. I wondered if I had come past club hours, but that wasn’t the case. In the first place, if it was club time, Louise wouldn’t be alone.
I looked around the inside of the club room to see if there was a problem, and I met Erich’s eyes in front of the oven. Oh, Erich was there too. Erich also looked into the oven and seemed to notice that I had come to Louise’s greeting.
“Ah, is your brother here?”
“Uh. But why are you guys here already?”
The unexpected situation is a bit embarrassing. Of course, from Erich’s point of view, being alone with Louise would be a happy thing, but from my point of view, who has to manage the club, being out of sync with the schedule itself was dizzying.
“The teacher in charge had an emergency and the class ended early. I had no place to go, so I came early. I didn’t expect hyung to be around.”
“Louis Islands?”
“We’re in the same class.”
Ah, I did. I forgot for a moment that the two of them were in the same class.
“By the way, where did brother go?”
After nodding moderately at Erich’s words, Louise, who was still holding her cheek, tilted her head and asked. It must be a question since I, the club room’s Jibakryeong, was away. Erich seems curious too.
“I had some work to do. I’ve been outside since morning.”
“Yes? I didn’t see you going anywhere?”
“You told me to pay attention in class.”
I wanted to say something for a moment, but just like when I went to rob a dungeon, I didn’t take classes and only looked out the window. Since you are the only disciple of Ma Jong-gong, it is true that your future is at the level of Titanium Highway, but don’t you know that your teacher is Ma Jong-gong? Wouldn’t it be better to focus on your studies now?
His hands trembled, probably because he was on his way to the 1st section chief by pulling his mouth. If his hand goes up, it’s a catastrophe. At least it’s the sturdy 1st section, so I’m enduring it, and if I do it to Louise, it might really make me cry.
“Hyung, does he have to go outside?”
“Institutions.”
“Ah.”
Instead of Louise, who looked away shyly at my point, Erich continued. I immediately understood the single word system and turned off my mind.
Erich also has family members of the imperial council member, the family head, and civil servant me, so I know that it is not uncommon for people who eat country rust to be summoned to the system. If a public official cries from above, he cries. No matter what I was doing, I was in a position where I had to run.
If there is anything regrettable, it is that I was taken away due to a large-scale case of invasion of the duke’s privacy, not because of work problems. It’s embarrassing to say this, so let’s keep quiet.
‘If you understand the word system, he is also half a civil servant.’
Suddenly, I wonder what Erich’s future will be like. Erich’s level is excessive enough to capture him as a preliminary slave, but is there a need to pass on my karma to his younger brother? In the first place, I wonder if Erich, who grew up watching me and the family head, will come to this world without hesitation.
“Brother?”
Ah, did I stare at you too much?
Here, to Erich, ‘I was wondering if I could take you as a slave.’ If you say it honestly, the relationship that you barely narrowed down will become distant again. Even if it were me, I would have lost money if the bastard called my brother was full of thoughts of selling me into slavery.
Fortunately, I had an excuse, so I beckoned Erich to come closer. No, rather than making excuses, I’ve been curious about it since before. In the meantime, I like that they come without much resistance as they are told to come. It seems to be a bit of a universal brotherhood now.
“It’s just the two of them, so what are you doing without pushing them more aggressively?”
“I was going to do that, but now there are three.”
I whispered in a small whisper, and Erich lowered his voice as well. It’s a bummer to try to do that. How many times have I seen it? Words that don’t sound like words.
“Louise got cream on her face, what do you think?”
“Oh, that one? I’ll tell you when I’m done whipping.”
“…….”
If it wasn’t for my younger brother, I would have started swearing at him for getting an arrow stuck in his head.
“Go wipe it.”
After saying that, he gently pushed Erich’s back towards Louise. To Erich, who looked back in bewilderment, he flicked his chin to mean that he should go immediately, and only then did he move forward.
‘Ugly guy.’
It is a board that will not be enough even if you choose the means and methods. But how frustrating it is to not properly seize the opportunity given by heaven to get closer. I’m a little sorry for Laterr who asked me to be neutral, but it’s okay if I don’t get caught.
***
As Erich’s back pushed forward towards Louise, he felt uncomfortable with the sense of incongruity he had felt from earlier. It’s definitely something different, something strange, but I can’t really explain it.
‘Is it like this in the first place?’
When I glanced back, Carl, who was looking this way, chinned again. His mouth was shut, but his eyes didn’t go quickly and seemed to be swearing at what he was doing. He hurriedly turned his head in front of him, but his discomfort increased.
A sense of intimidation felt whenever I saw a knife. The atmosphere that made me instinctively shrink. Oddly enough, it didn’t feel that strong right now. It’s not completely gone, but it’s still at a level where you can endure it.
There is a reason. I wanted to get the approval of my one and only brother in Dalian yesterday, and I succeeded in eliciting a satisfactory response. I got something more important than my academy grades. I felt like I had peeled off a layer of my own skin.
‘It feels a bit different.’
I got even a little closer to the person I want to be acknowledged for. I promised myself that I would go forward confidently without being pressured. That’s why it’s only natural that the feeling of intimidation I’m receiving has diminished, Erich thought. But it’s not just a matter of that. Mixed with something else
‘The butler?’
If I were to find a similar feeling, it would be the feeling I sometimes felt with the butler. It’s a pity to see someone who looks tired, haggard, and lives overworked. That’s what Carl feels.
But it is not something that can be felt by people who are simply tired from a lot of work. I already knew that Carl had a lot of work. Because the family head, who is an Imperial White and a member of the Imperial Council, has a lot of work to do. This is not a person suffering from overwork, but a sorrow with something added on top.
A sense of incongruity and annoyance, as if a piece of the puzzle was missing. But no matter how much I think about it, a piece of it doesn’t come to mind.
‘I really don’t know.’
Fortunately, it is not urgent. My fear of knives hasn’t grown any bigger, so it’s okay to think about it with time. It seems that the gaze toward the only brother has become a little more normal now.
“Louise, you have cream on your cheeks.”
“Ugh, huh?”
As I took out a handkerchief and wiped Louise’s cheek, I saw that his ears were turning red. I see… Even simple actions have an effect.
***
I was worried that he would just come back because he kept looking back. Still, my brother isn’t that stupid.
‘This is such a big deal.’
It’s not really a big deal, but I’m glad for nothing. It’s like watching a child who doesn’t even know Digut suddenly speak Japanese. Of course, it’s hopeless to still be at the level of discussing Ghana.
It seems that I’ve been getting a little drowsy since earlier. I was going to close my eyes when I came to the club room, but should I sleep now? When the others come, ask them to wake you up.